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Bachelor of Marketing and Media

ATAR/Course cut-off
95.15
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Overview

Rapid technological change has led to increasing overlap between media and marketing in today's business environment.

This degree will focus on the changing media and marketing landscape, with strong emphasis on the theory behind modern marketing principles.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of both traditional and emerging media and practical skills to utilise these technologies in a marketing context.

Key features

  • Students will study both marketing strategy and analysis, and brand management.
  • Students will have access to the highest quality media studies facilities in Australia, with professional studio spaces, industry standard digital workstations, a specially equipped theatre and digital production tools.
  • Students also have the option to include a media industry internship as an elective

Minimum course duration

3 years full time / equivalent part time

Location

North Ryde

UAC Code

300138

Suitable for

If you are looking to work in dynamic and creative areas like public relations, social marketing, software design, games development, movie making, market analysis and brand consultancy.

Fees

To be advised.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

  • HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
  • Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed and/or recommended prior knowledge.

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 for the degree 72
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 42
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level above 24
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

100 level Credit Points
Required MMCS105 Financial Management for the Creative Arts 3
Required BBA102 Principles of Management 3
Required MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals 3
Required either STAT170 Introductory Statistics
or STAT171 Statistical Data Analysis 3
Required MAS110 Introduction to Digital Media Production 3
Required MAS104 Australian Media 3
Required MAS105 Media Cultures 3
200 level Credit Points
Required MKTG202 Marketing Research 3
Required MKTG203 Consumer Behaviour 3
Required MKTG204 Integrated Marketing Communications 3
Required 9cp from MUS211 Sound Cultures
ICOM203 International Public Relations and Advertising
MMCS260 Documentary Media: Forms, Histories, Futures
MMCS261 Photographic Cultures
MAS units at 200 level 9
300 level Credit Points
Required MAS399 C New Capstone 3
Required MKTG303 Marketing Strategy 3
Required MKTG350 Marketing and Management Law 3
Required 3cp from MKTG306 E-Marketing
MKTG309 Social Marketing and Sustainability
MKTG311 Brand Management 3
Required MAS389 Public Relations Theories 3
Required MAS390 Public Relations Practice 3
Required 6cp from MUS302 Sound, Image and Interactive Media
MMCS303 Music, Sound and Moving Image
MAS337 Advanced Radio Production and Broadcasting
MMCS380 Advanced Audio and Sound Design
MAS units at 300 level 6
Balance of credit points required (Electives) 9
Total credit points required to satisfy this degree 72

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

Every sector of the economy recruits marketing and media graduates. Roles are diverse and include:

  • Marketing executive
  • Advertising account manager
  • Copywriter
  • Art director
  • Creative director
  • Brand manager
  • Media buyer
  • Social media specialist
  • Broadcasting production officer
  • Journalist
  • Corporate communications producer
  • Creative director
  • Market researcher

Employers

  • Media agency
  • Marketing firms
  • TV, stage and multimedia production houses
  • PR firms
  • Publishing firms
  • Multinational organisations
  • Medium to small businesses
  • Government departments
  • Not-for-profit organisations

Average starting salary

Marketing and Media graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Mycareer.com.au website Australian graduate salaries for 2010, the average Marketing graduate starting salary is $42,500 and the average Media starting salary is $38,658.

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Bachelor of Marketing and Media

To study this degree, apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code:

300138

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 

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