Bachelor of Media and Communication Online delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-MCMNS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Domestic Fees

$6,684 per year / $20,052 total

International Fees

$31,160 per year

About this course

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.

The Bachelor of Media and Communication is designed to provide students with the latest skills and knowledge to prepare them for roles in dynamic, ever changing media and communication industries. The degree takes a strategic approach to media and communication and links theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to operate in diverse settings within industry.

Drawing on a range of media and communication disciplines, the degree seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills to achieve institutional/organisational objectives. Choose a major in either Advertising, Media Studies or Public Relations.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication, students must complete 300 credit points comprising:

5 Core units of study (62.5 credit points)
8 Units of study from either the Advertising, Media Studies or Public Relations Major (100 credit points)
Plus an additional 11 units of study comprising of a second major, and/or co major, and/or advanced minor/s, and/or minor/s, and/or electives (137.5 credit points)

Students must not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 units) at Introductory level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative. Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period. Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Media and Communication is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.