Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Media and Communication (Journalism) in Hawthorn Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
|
Hawthorn Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,920
(c. USD23,870.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Media and Communication equips students for professional roles in media, communications, and multimedia sectors. The program explores the changing media landscape by analyzing topics like media ownership, regulation, and how emerging technologies influence society. This degree bridges theory and practical expertise necessary for success across various industry environments. Students master conventional journalism techniques alongside digital publishing, multimedia creation, and audience engagement strategies including social media management and online community development. Create content for multiple platforms including web, television, radio, and print publications.
2. Our Course Advisors provide personalized guidance to ensure students register for suitable subjects.
3. The university has accounted for global time variations when structuring online course delivery. All instructional content - lectures, tutorials, and lab sessions - is recorded and accessible via Swinburne's digital learning platform for 24/7 availability.
4. Throughout their enrollment, Swinburne students enjoy special access to LinkedIn Learning resources.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Standard Entry -24
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Standard Entry -24
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
Tuition
AUD
33,920