Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Communications and Media - Journalism in Sydney Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
30,015
(c. USD21,122.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Communications & Media with a Journalism Major offers an innovative program that equips students with hands-on expertise and analytical abilities across print, broadcast, digital, and multimedia journalism. Throughout the course, students explore the foundational theories shaping contemporary journalism while understanding their professional legal and ethical responsibilities, preparing them for success in the fast-changing media landscape. This expanding field promises excellent career prospects, as graduates can apply their versatile skill set across multiple sectors. Key competencies like research, critical analysis, interpretation, and creative problem-solving are precisely what modern workplaces demand. Proficiency in leveraging technology to effectively reach audiences makes graduates highly desirable candidates for employment or entrepreneurial ventures, as communication experts are essential in every industry.
For aspiring media professionals, our journalism Major delivers both practical training and theoretical knowledge to give students a competitive edge. The curriculum encompasses all forms of news reporting while offering digital marketing proficiency. Students examine journalism's multifaceted practices and principles, including legal and ethical considerations. This Major can be pursued within either the Bachelor of Communications & Media or Bachelor of Arts degrees. The Communications & Media track mandates two core journalism subjects plus eight electives, with options spanning Feature Writing, Photojournalism, Radio Production, Digital Photography, Interactive Media, and Digital Media Production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Fremantle Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English and a minimum average of Band 4s in HSC Category A Courses (or interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP.
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. Programs in Arts & Sciences and Business require a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects. Programs in Education, Nursing, and Philosophy & Theology require a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants to the School of Education require a completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
Sydney Entry Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English and a minimum average of Band 4s in HSC Category A Courses (or interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP.
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. Programs in Arts & Sciences and Business require a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects. Programs in Education, Nursing, and Philosophy & Theology require a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects, or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants to the School of Education require a completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
30,015