Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
View in availability
Distance education students may be required to attend residential workshops for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BMedia
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Course code
3007084
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Students in the Bachelor of Media have the opportunity to develop the essential critical and practical skills required for work in a variety of media industries such as film, television, newspapers, radio, advertising, public relations and graphic design, or to work as journalists, freelance producers or media consultants. Majors are offered in the areas of screen, journalism, media design and media and society.
Through industry placement and project units, students develop skills in networking, collaboration and project management.
Graduates are critical and creative thinkers, able to quickly adapt to new technologies. They are entrepreneurial and imaginative and ready for work in the digital media industry.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Analyse, interpret and evaluate issues, texts, sources and problems through creative, critical and reflective thinking in Australian and global media contexts. |
Creativity | Conceptualise, initiate, develop, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes across a range of traditional and emerging media forms. |
Ethical practice | Apply an understanding of ethical values and practices to media production and analysis, and professional practice. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate a broad, integrated command of knowledge of media industries, theories and practices in Australian and global contexts |
Lifelong learning | Work independently and collaboratively on media projects in response to project demands. Demonstrate the ability to self-direct and evaluate their own learning, and make a confident transition to professional life. |
Communication and social skills | Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional media and community settings. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in professional practice. |
This degree has strong links to the vibrant creative industries of the NSW North Coast and beyond. The degree includes a compulsory professional placement unit at the closing stages of the course. This unit enables students to undertake practical workplace experience within media organisations. Students have worked on a variety of local and national industry projects and events, at radio and television stations, in newspapers and on film shoots. Students have had their work published in regional, national and international publications.
Screen enables students to creatively, critically and technically immerse themselves in the screen culture of the 21st century, across digital video, animation, online media and film studies. Students can choose from a range of units that focus on screenwriting, video production, film theory and analysis, gaining valuable industry experience and essential skills in emerging media forms.
Journalism prepares students for a range of professional writing careers. Emphasis is given to quality content and analysis, situating journalism within a political and global framework, while also equipping students with basic technical and software skills that enable them to be new media practitioners in a rapidly evolving industry. The Journalism major also allows students to work in online and real-world environments and prepare broadcast quality materials.
Media Design equips students with key skills in graphic and multimedia design. It combines contemporary media theory with practical study that prepares students to address design issues from creative, commercial, technical and conceptual perspectives. Students work on real-world projects, both individually and collaboratively, applying design thinking and visual communication principles to find innovative design solutions.
Media and Society provides students with the knowledge and skills to become media practitioners who are sound critical thinkers and collaborators in the era of media convergence. The central concern of this major is the critical analysis of media’s influence on society and the individual. A wide variety of existing and emerging media forms are examined as elements of cultural and social processes, and students become familiar with the roles that television, cinema, journalism, advertising, radio, online and cross-media forms play in shaping and reflecting contemporary life.
University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1, Session 2 | 333103 | 053041 |
Online | Session 1, Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award Bachelor of Media degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- one eight (8) unit specialist major listed in Part B of the Schedule; and
- another major from Part B of the Schedule; OR
- a University-wide Major; OR
- eight (8) elective units or an eight unit major from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.
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To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- twelve (12) units from Part A or Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) elective units.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Media may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising any unit from Parts A or B listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Media may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 1, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 1, Year 2 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
1st Screen Major unit: COM10082 - Film Studies: Cinema, Culture, Context | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Screen Major unit: SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
3rd Screen Major unit | |||||
4th Screen Major unit | |||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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5th Screen Major unit | |||||
6th Screen Major unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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7th Screen Major unit | |||||
8th Screen Major unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
6th Second Elective OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major or University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
1st Journalism Major unit: COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Journalism Major unit: ART10275 - Digital Photography I | Introductory | ||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
3rd Journalism Major unit | |||||
4th Journalism Major unit | |||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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5th Journalism Major unit | |||||
6th Journalism Major unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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7th Journalism Major unit | |||||
8th Journalism Major unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
6th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
1st Media Design Major unit: ART00630 - Design | Introductory | ||||
2nd Media Design Major unit: ART10275 - Digital Photography I | Introductory | ||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
3rd Media Design Major unit | |||||
4th Media Design Major unit | |||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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5th Media Design Major unit | |||||
6th Media Design Major unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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7th Media Design Major unit | |||||
8th Media Design Major unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
6th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 2 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 2 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
Please refer to selected Part B Major course progression for first two units. | |||||
1st Part B Major unit | |||||
2nd Part B Major unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
3rd Part B Major unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4th Part B Major unit | |||||
5th Part B Major unit | |||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | Note 1 | ||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
6th Part B Major unit | |||||
7th Part B Major unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
8th Part B Major unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
6th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
1st Media and Society Major unit: COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Media and Society Major unit: COM10082 - Film Studies: Cinema, Culture, Context | Intermediate | ||||
3rd Media and Society unit: SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
4th Media and Society Major unit | |||||
5th Media and Society Major unit | |||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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6th Media and Society Major unit | |||||
7th Media and Society Major | |||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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8th Media and Society Major unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
6th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit |
Note 1:
If you wish to complete a Second Major from Part B please advise the Student Advice Team via email to enquiry@scu.edu.au so your study plan can be appropriately amended.
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COM00439 | Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00210 | Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM00471 | Professional Placement | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10110 | Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10295 | Written Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10628 | To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10627 | Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00412 | Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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