Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) - University of New South Wales

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Program code: 3402
Faculty: Arts & Social Science
Min. years: 3 years
UOC (per year/total): 48/144
Semester 2 entry: No
Est. first year tuition: A$19,200
Est. fee to complete: A$63,480
Assumed knowledge: None

What is Arts – Media and Communications?

The BA (Media and Communications) gives students an understanding of the history, scope and socio-cultural impact of new media technologies,
and of the debates that have accompanied their development and use. The core multimedia production courses aim to make students highly competitive for careers in traditional and new media industries.

Program Description

The program emphasises new computer-based multimedia skills and focuses on Australian media industries in relation to globalisation. The degree is vocationally relevant in its orientation and all students are given significant practical experience in new computer-based multimedia communication technologies.

In addition to studying the Media and Communications core program, students complete a major in the humanities or social sciences, to permit them to study a second field in depth by pursuing their interests in another area. First and second years cover multimedia writing and production and contextual media studies. The third year consolidates the program's emphasis on production and analytical skills. This grounding enables students to interpret, create and apply the products of new media not only in the context of the mass information and entertainment industries but also in a variety of other public and private sector areas such as education, on-the-job training and specialised information services.

A fourth (Honours) year of study is an option for selected students.

Program Structure

In addition to the Media and Communications core program (below), students complete a plan in the humanities or social sciences.
FIRST YEAR
New Media Technologies A, New Media Technologies B
SECOND YEAR
Researching & Writing for New Media, Media Production, Multimedia Production
THIRD YEAR
Media Forms, Advanced Media Production, Multimedia Production in Industy Contexts

Career Opportunities

In broadcast media (video-based) and multimedia production and post-production; research, administration and policy analysis for private corporations, telecommunications companies and government departments.