The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Media
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationMedia professionals are analysers, creators and communicators. They understand people, technology and popular culture. They use words, images and sounds to tell stories and influence audiences.
Learn to create impactful media content for any career context. Whether you want to work in journalism, entertainment, gaming, social media, marketing, design, public relations, photography, or film, you will discover how to produce highly effective, well informed media for a wide range of fields, audiences and platforms so you can make an impact in your career, and society.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recent Secondary Education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling.
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units).
Higher Education Study
You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units).
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation.
Work and life experience
To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024.
If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Media will prepare you for the following roles.
Content Strategist
A Content Strategist plans and oversees the creation of content to meet organisational goals. You might work in a variety of sectors, including dig...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Digital Editor
A Digital Editor creates, manages, and optimises digital content across various platforms to align with the brand's strategy and engage the audienc...
Digital Media Manager
A Digital Media Manager oversees an organisation's online presence and digital content strategy. You may work across various platforms, focusing on...
Music Journalist
A Music Journalist researches, writes, and edits articles or reviews related to music, covering events, concerts, and artist interviews for online,...
Radio Broadcaster
Radio broadcasters present news, stories, and interviews over the radio. They play and queue music, make community announcements, interview guests,...
Broadcaster
Broadcasters are the people who announce the news, host talkshows, and present radio programs. They traditionally work for television networks, rad...
Studio Executive
A Studio Executive is primarily responsible for overseeing the production and management of film, television, or other media projects within a stud...
News Reporter
A News Reporter researches, investigates, and reports on current events, presenting news stories across various media platforms, including televisi...
Columnist
A Columnist writes articles or opinion pieces for newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, focusing on specific topics such as politics, culture...
Commentator
A Commentator provides analysis and insights on events, trends, or issues across various media platforms, including television, radio, or online. Y...
Newsreader
A Newsreader is responsible for delivering news stories and information to the public via television or radio, presenting scripted content clearly...
Presenter
A Presenter is responsible for delivering content across various media platforms, such as television, radio, or online channels, while engaging and...
Reporter
A Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, and presenting news stories across various media platforms, including television, radio, and on...
Radio Presenter
A Radio Presenter engages audiences by delivering news, music, and entertainment through live or recorded broadcasts while also conducting intervie...
Arts Journalist
An Arts Journalist covers topics related to the arts, including visual arts, theatre, music, and literature. You’ll research and write articles, re...
Entertainment Journalist
Entertainment Journalists report on the latest in popular culture and the entertainment business, both worldwide and in Australia. They usually fol...
Sports Journalist
A Sports Journalist is responsible for covering sports news, events, and athletes across various media platforms. They typically work for news outl...
Sports Broadcaster
A Sports Broadcaster is responsible for delivering live sports coverage, commentating on games, and providing analysis and insights across various...
Critic
Critics thrive on the latest trends in food, fashion, literature, film, fashion, music, TV, and popular culture. They critique and review movies, t...
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