La Trobe University
Bachelor of Media and Communication
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWith La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication, you'll learn how to tell stories across any medium. Graduate with a portfolio of work, industry experience and specialised knowledge to meet the demands of the rapidly changing media and communication landscape. With majors in journalism, sports media, media industries, creative and professional writing, or marketing – you can make your degree your own.
Cover news and feature stories as part of Upstart and Upstart Live. Our industry-grade newsroom boasts a three-camera television studio, professional radio broadcast spaces, a dedicated audio recording studio and digital editing suites. You'll experience the adrenaline of live television and radio broadcasting as a presenter, producer and vision switcher – all under the mentorship of highly experienced teachers.
And you won't just create news. You'll also look behind the headlines and investigate the ethical and legal questions that confront journalists every day. Explore the new dilemmas created by rapidly evolving technologies and draw on the expertise of a wide range of experts and media professionals.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Qualifications
One of the following:
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, and degrees).
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.
Course prerequisites
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Credit transfer
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.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience, and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Media and Communication will prepare you for the following roles.
Radio Broadcaster
Radio broadcasters present news, stories, and interviews over the radio. They play and queue music, make community announcements, interview guests,...
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...
Media Consultant
Media Consultants are public relations professionals who find press opportunities for businesses, politicians, celebrities, and public figures. The...
Communications Officer
Communications Officers are part of the marketing and PR department, creating content and assisting with the development of communications strategi...
Communications Specialist
Communications Specialists guide the way an organisation communicates with customers, suppliers, shareholders, community stakeholders and employees...
Public Relations Officer
A Public Relations Officer manages public opinion of businesses, organisations or individuals. You might foster positive attitudes toward a brand a...
Videographer
A Videographer is responsible for capturing high-quality video footage for various projects, including events, corporate functions, promotional con...
Associate Producer
An Associate Producer supports the production process in film, television, or digital media, assisting with project coordination and management. Yo...
Television Producer
A Television Producer is responsible for overseeing the production of television programmes, from concept development to final delivery. They colla...
Media Advisor
A Media Advisor manages and enhances an organisation's public image through strategic communication and media relations. You might work in corporat...
Science Journalist
Science Journalists report on scientific research, breakthroughs and discoveries as well as unpack scientific theory in journals, newspaper article...
Broadcaster
Broadcasters are the people who announce the news, host talkshows, and present radio programs. They traditionally work for television networks, rad...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
