Bachelor of Media

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Media is a progressive, internationally recognised degree that prepares you for a career in the creative, media and information industries.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 7 years full-time

Course Code

13T, 093067M

International Fees

$31,950 per year / $99,244 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Media is a progressive, internationally recognised degree that prepares you for a career in the creative, media and information industries. Delivered through the School of Creative Arts and Media, we provide the chance to learn from leading academics and working professionals from all areas of business, commerce and government.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

If you have an ATAR of 65 or above, you are guaranteed an offer of a place in this course.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 50 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application

If you do not have the minimum ATAR, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 53.5. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Associate Degree level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies; or
Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed:

A Certificate III (or equivalent) in a related field; or
a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.

If you apply based on your previous work and life experience and your application is not successful, we will work with you to find an alternative pathway into your chosen course of study.

What you will learn

On completion of the Bachelor of Media, graduates will be able to:

Critically analyse media texts, industries, and audiences from both theoretical and practical perspectives, showing advanced awareness of local, national, and international contexts;
Demonstrate coherent and in-depth knowledge of key media studies concepts, approaches, and methods;
Integrate and apply this knowledge to the production of media content and to workplace practice;
Demonstrate advanced analytical, practical, technical, and research skills in one of the following areas: News and Journalism; Screen; Strategic Communications; or Media Practice and Analysis;
Communicate effectively and ethically across a variety of media platforms;
Respond effectively and creatively to a changing media environment.

Career pathways

The Future of Media:
Why Study Media In Tasmania

What skills are needed to push the media industry forward? Find out from professionals working across film, print, digital and animation who all share a connection to Tasmania. Discover why a media career is so rewarding and why Tasmania is the place to get your start.

Understanding the media is now an essential role in a range of careers. By combining analysis of media industries, and the production and consumption of media, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a broad range of professions and environments.

The Bachelor of Media offers a wide variety of possible careers such as:

Understanding the media is now an essential role in a range of careers. By combining analysis of media industries, and the production and consumption of media, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a broad range of professions and environments.

The Bachelor of Media offers a wide variety of possible careers such as:

Advertising creative director
Art director and copywriter
Broadcaster, presenter
Campaign manager
Documentary maker/producer
Editor
Events manager

Film production crew
Media and market researcher
Media adviser
News producer
Public relations consultant
Publishing
Photojournalism

Policy adviser and analyst
Science communicator
Screen and media entrepreneur
Social media content creator
Sports writer and presenter
Teacher
Travel writer or editor

Further postgraduate study

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Media may apply to study a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (R5Y),
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication (R6Y) or Master of Strategic Communication (R7Y).

Course structure

The Bachelor of Media will total 300cp (equivalent of 24 x 12.5 CP units) comprising:

Years 1, 2 and 3

A major of 8 units: 4 intermediate and 4 advanced units. Students will choose one of four majors: News and Journalism; Strategic Communications; Screen or Media Practice and Analysis.
Degree Core Knowledge 6 units: 4 core introductory units, and 2 XBR coded units.
10 student experience and engagement units: 2 at first year, 2 chosen from the core experience and engagement list and 6 free choice.

Within the above students will need to ensure they meet the overall unit level requirements in the first three years of the degree:

Introductory level units (100 coded eg HEJ130): 8 minimum and 10 maximum
Intermediate level units (200 coded eg HEJ234): 6 minimum and 10 maximum
Advanced level units (300 coded eg HEJ350); 6 minimum and 10 maximum

Credit for prior study or work

You may be eligible for advanced standing (i.e. credit points) in this degree if you:

Have completed an award such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at the University, from TAFE or another institution;
Are currently studying another Bachelor degree at the University or at another institution;
Have completed a Bachelor degree at the University or an equivalent award from another institution.

How to apply for a credit transfer

Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition for Prior Learning.

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.

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