Bachelor of Arts - Media
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Overview
Media describes the worlds of television, newspapers, radio and film.
This media studies degree lets you study contemporary approaches to media theory with practical production techniques. You can study:
- Screen Production
- Writing
- Multimedia
- Radio Production
- Public Relations
Macquarie University understands that the media environment is evolving rapidly and we create graduates who are uniquely positioned to respond to those changes.
Key features
- Studio spaces for student use, digital production tools and a professionally equipped theatre for screenings.
- Macquarie has strong media industry ties and a growing internship program.
- Learn your vocational skills using industry-standard technology.
Minimum course duration
3 years full time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300139
Suitable for
If you're interested in media, public relations, media production or in working as a professional writer.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,790 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points required for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Media graduates have found employment with leading institutions in the fields of media production, journalism, corporate communications, advertising and public relations, public policy, film and television production and a wide range of media and communications positions requiring convergent media skills.
Media also prepares people for careers as cutting-edge independents and/or freelance creative producers - as filmmakers, professional writers and authors, broadcasters, researchers and as designers/creators of new media products.
Employers
Students who have studied media at Macquarie University have been employed with institutions including:
- ABC TV and Radio
- ING Direct
- OK! Magazine
- Saatchi & Saatchi
- SBS Television
- Seven Network
- Sydney Morning Herald
- Tait Gallery
- Channel Seven
- Bell Shakespeare
- Australian Film Commission
Profiles
Our Expertise
Y3A Facilities
The Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Department at Macquarie University has recently moved into a newly renovated and custom-designed building with professional studio spaces, industry-standard digital workstations for all production areas, a specially equipped theatre for screenings and digital production tools.
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