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Would you like to earn two Master degrees at the same time? By undertaking this double degree in the complementary disciplines of Arts and Social Sciences, you will broaden your knowledge over two years of study. You will substantially extend and deepen your existing skills, knowledge and understanding in professionally relevant areas of study and learn advanced skills in analytical thinking and research. When you study a Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Combined), you will graduate with two degrees under their specialist names, for example: Master of Journalism and Communication plus a Master of International Relations.

This comprehensive education in journalism, media studies and communication aims to ensure you are industry-ready. The Master of Journalism and Communication will enable you to develop specialist knowledge of the social, economic and political role of media in Australia and internationally. You will be encouraged to think critically about media practice and production, and develop a capacity for ethical decision making. You will reflect on varied international approaches to media and communication practice, and gain an understanding of the evolving nature of the convergent media landscape.

Take your screen and sound production career overseas with this double degree that gives you the knowledge and experience required to communicate global issues through evolving mediums. International studies courses challenge you to examine the dynamics of global and regional change, explore developments in international politics and economics, and analyse how and why the world is changing. Screen and sound production components develop fundamental skills in video and sound production, screenwriting, animation and game design. You will learn through experience as you live and study in another country on a one-year exchange. UNSW has over 200 partner universities in over 38 countries. And no need to worry your overseas classes can be taken in English.

Take your communication and journalism career overseas with this double degree.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree gives you strong written and oral communication skills, the capacity to research and think critically, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, all essential attributes of effective leaders in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The BA will enrich your understanding of how people define and debate life's meaning and values. The diverse range of courses and electives form pathways for majors in Business, English and Media Studies, Geography, History, Indonesian Studies, and International and Political Studies.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students, designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts (or cognate area) and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in contemporary art contexts. It enables students to advance their knowledge and understanding of artistic practice by developing a significant practice-led research project.

The Design (Honours) degree is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students, designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Design and wish to extend their critical and creative skills. It enables students to advance their knowledge and understanding by developing a significant practice-led research project. Access to leading research labs and a selective professional placement program allow students to explore the potential of contemporary design. Graduates develop a deeper understanding of design strategy, design methods and research, providing pathways to an array of careers in the design and cultural sectors, as well as to higher-degree research programs such as a Master of Philosophy or PhD.


Take your studies to the next level with this one-year Honours degree. Suitable for high achieving students upon completion of an undergraduate pass degree in Arts, International Studies or Social Science, the Honours year will further develop your analytical and research skills in your chosen discipline of study.