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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication)

  • Bachelor

Develop campaigns with creative cut-through

Are you looking for a springboard to work in the rapidly evolving and multifaceted marketing communications industry?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, May, Jul

About this course

Develop campaigns with creative cut-through

Are you looking for a springboard to work in the rapidly evolving and multifaceted marketing communications industry? With this degree from UC, you'll develop skills and knowledge in strategic and brand development, media engagement, advertising and cross-platform digital communication. You'll refine your analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as your understanding of professionalism and social responsibility.

So that you can hit the ground running, you'll have ongoing exposure to the industry, as well as access to professional internships and training across multi-disciplinary platforms. You'll graduate with a solid understanding of the consumer and the strategic and creative principles involved in professional marketing communications practice, as well as the skills needed to meet industry demands.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication) at UC and you will:
  • align the production of professional marketing communication with industry requirements, standards and global best practice
  • apply professional judgement and knowledge in adapting marketing communication theories, principles and methodologies across diverse social, cultural and organisational contexts.
Work Integrated Learning

UC has strong links with government departments and agencies, the private sector and non-profit organisations, and you'll regularly engage with industry through masterclasses, group projects and high-quality professional placements. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in project units where you'll pitch communications and advertising plans to real-world clients, with the possibility of seeing your team's campaign launched in real life.

Undertaking an internship is a compulsory part of the course, and previous student placements have included advertising agencies, such as Leo Burnett Sydney, The Mark Agency, Bohemia, Initiative, AGENCY 9, Giraffe, contentgroup, Zenith Melbourne, Ikon Communications, and Coordinate, as well as the Canberra Theatre Centre, the Royal Society for the Blind, Brumbies Rugby, federal and ACT government departments, and more. You'll also be invited to join the UC Advertising and Marketing Society (UCAMS) which provides members with real industry exposure and networking opportunities in a fun and supportive environment.

Career opportunities
  • Advertising account executive
  • Advertising campaign manager
  • Advertising traffic manager
  • Account coordinator
  • Account planner
  • Brand manager
  • Digital advertising sales manager
  • Digital advertising specialist
  • Events manager
  • Marketing manager
  • Marketing consultant
  • Marketing analyst
  • Product manager
  • Media coordinator
  • Media planner/buyer
  • Art director
  • Illustrator
  • Copywriter
  • Sales agent
  • Social media coordinator
  • Direct marketing coordinator
  • Media analyst
  • Promotions manager
  • Sponsorship coordinator
  • Web analytics consultant
  • Website designer
Course-specific information

The course is accredited with the International Advertising Association (IAA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA), ensuring career-ready graduates with solid employment prospects.

We offer a range of short and longer term international study and internship opportunities which count as credit towards your degree. If you're interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.

Professional accreditation

To be advised.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 27 May 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 26 May 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 25 May 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Bangkok University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts (27674)

Beijing Institute Of Graphic Communication

Bachelor of Marketing - Semester 2 Commencement (22650)

Binus International

Bachelor of Marketing Communications (27793)
Bachelor of Marketing Communications - Corporate Communication & Brand Communication Stream (29920)
Bachelor of Mass Communications (27813)
Bachelor of Mass Communications-Strategic Digital Production & Creative Digital Broadcasting Stream (29963)

Iact Malaysia

Diploma in Marketing and Advertising - Semester 1 Commencing (32470)
Diploma in Marketing and Advertising - Semester 2 Commencing (32469)
Mass Communication - UKTP (32506)

Other Australian Tafe

Any Australian Diploma (AQF5) (22456)
Certificate IV (Any Completed NRTO Cert IV ) (22451)

Rangsit University

Bachelor of Communication Arts (Advertising) (27894)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Communication (29659)

University Of Mumbai Affiliated Institutions

Bachelor of Mass Media (Specialising in Advertising) (27913)

Zhixing College, Hubei University

Diploma of Advertising Design and Production (23950)

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Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Canberra.
84.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.8%
Skill scale
73.3%
Teaching scale
54.8%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary