Degree Transfer Media and Communication
KEY FACTS
Duration
2 semesters (12 months)
Intakes
February and July
Location
Newcastle
Program Fee
$33,000
CRICOS Code
114391K
OVERVIEW
Our Degree Transfer Media and Communication provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Newcastle. You will enjoy work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities and develop skills to produce ground-breaking, thought-provoking, and engaging work in diverse media industries.
The University is ranked Top 5 in Australia for learning resources and overall educational experience (Undergraduate Communications)*. 86.8% of undergraduate Communications students are satisfied with facilities and learning resources**, and 91.2% of undergraduate Communications graduates found employment within four months***.
*The Good Universities Guide 2021
** Student Experience Survey 2019 – 2021
*** Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019 – 2021
Pathway
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In this Degree Transfer program, you will study the same curriculum as the Year 1 bachelor’s degree university students, and receive 80 credit points for the Bachelor of Media and Communication. You will also study two Academic English units, which help you improve your English proficiency and academic skills.
Upon successful completion of the Degree Transfer Media and Communication program, you will enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Newcastle.
Entry Requirements
For more information about English entry requirements and the academic entry requirements for your country of origin, please refer to our Entry Requirements page.
Course Structure
Ten core courses
CMNS1240 Commercial Social Media Production
CIND1004 Creative Collaborations
CMNS1100 Foundations of Media Production
CMNS1090 Media Storytelling
CMNS1234 Media and Communication Concepts
SCRN1000 Media Literacy (online)
DESN1031 Digital Practices in Visual Communication
AART1700 Foundations in Digital Photography
ICEN7101 Academic English A
ICEN7102 Academic English B
*Academic English A and B are non-credit bearing courses.
Scholarships
Please see Scholarships page for more information.