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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
La Trobe University
La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication with a major in Media Industries equips you with industry-standard skills and hands-on experience in media production, from television and radio to digital platforms. Whether you're passionate about storytelling, content creation, or understanding how media shapes our world, this three-year program combines theoretical knowledge with real-world practice in professional studios and newsrooms.
Curriculum Structure
First Year: Foundation in Media Practice and Studio Skills
Your first semester throws you straight into the deep end with practical experience. You'll create and produce your own magazine-style news program in La Trobe's digital television studio, working across different studio roles and getting comfortable in front of the camera. This hands-on introduction builds foundational technical skills while you're learning media theory and developing collaborative practices that mirror how professional media teams actually work. You'll discover how broadcast journalism, media industries, and creative communication fit together as interconnected disciplines.
Second Year: Specialization and Technical Mastery
As you progress, you'll dive deeper into your media industries focus with specialized coursework in producing media and other industry-specific units. You'll work in dedicated professional spaces—including the upstart newsroom and Media Hub—where you'll develop advanced skills in studio directing, vision switching, graphics, and high-end digital camera operation. This year bridges the gap between classroom learning and workplace reality, giving you the confidence and technical expertise that employers actually look for.
Third Year: Professional Integration and Portfolio Development
By your final year, you're ready to bring everything together into a compelling portfolio that showcases your best work. You'll likely undertake work-integrated learning experiences through internships with media organizations, sports clubs, and community groups, applying everything you've learned to real projects. Your studies culminate in advanced electives that let you specialize further, whether that's sports media, documentary production, or digital content strategy.
Focus Areas
Media Industries major with options to explore journalism, creative and professional writing, sports media, or marketing; complemented by minors including social media and screen, media and performance.
Learning Outcomes
You'll graduate with a strong portfolio of professional work, advanced technical skills in media production and broadcasting, industry experience through internships and placements, and transferable communication skills that prepare you for careers spanning content creation, production management, broadcasting, digital media, and strategic communications.
Professional Alignment
La Trobe's Media and Communication program is taught by experienced professionals who have worked in television, radio, journalism, and consulting. Students build real industry connections through the award-winning upstart platform and internships with
Reputation
La Trobe ranks in the top 1% of universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
At La Trobe University, our Bachelor of Media and Communication - Media Industries major dives right into hands-on experiential learning, so you'll build real-world skills from your very first semester. You'll jump into creating your own magazine-style news program in our cutting-edge digital television studio, taking on roles like studio directing, vision switching, graphics, and camera operation—while collaborating just like in a professional newsroom. In our Mac Labs, you'll use the latest digital software for podcasting, video editing, multimedia journalism, and breaking news coverage, with booth spaces perfect for group projects and feedback. Then, through our Work Integrated Learning subject *upstart*, you'll work in dedicated newsroom and Media Hub spaces that mimic real media workplaces, producing live broadcasts and honing journalistic skills with an editorial team.
Here's what makes our facilities stand out for Media Industries students, giving you industry-standard tools and experiences:
- Digital television studio: Produce current affairs, magazine, and sports programs with high-end cameras and pro production gear—your first-semester project gets you on camera and behind the scenes.
- Audio and radio studios: Create broadcast-quality podcasts and packages, mastering presenting, producing, interviewing, and editing.
- Mac Labs: Latest software for creative projects like video editing and journalism, with setups for solo or group work.
- Media Hub: A pro studio for broadcasting your own TV program, taking full control of front-of-camera and technical roles.
- Upstart newsroom: Student-led space for meetings, pitches, planning, and news shifts—real Work Integrated Learning with published work on La Trobe's platform.
- Mobile journalism kits: 40 state-of-the-art kits with pro radio mics for cross-platform, user-generated stories on the go.
If you're serious about launching a media career, La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Media Industries major isn't just another degree—it's your ticket to hands-on experience with the exact tools and workflows you'll use professionally.
Experiential Learning: Real Skills, Real Equipment, Real Newsrooms
From day one, you'll be working with industry-standard facilities and technology that competitors at other universities might only read about. During your first semester alone, you'll create and produce a magazine-style news program in La Trobe's digital television studio, developing technical skills across multiple studio roles while gaining your first on-camera experience. This isn't simulation—it's the real deal, designed to build the collaborative mindset that defines professional media environments.
As you progress, you'll move into dedicated creative spaces using the latest software and equipment. The facilities available to you include:
- Digital television studio with training in studio directing, vision switching, graphics, and high-end digital camera operation for producing current affairs, magazine, and sports programs
- Mac Labs equipped with the latest digital software for podcasting, multimedia journalism, video editing, and breaking news coverage
- Audio and radio studios for creating broadcast-standard podcasts and current affairs packages, with training in presenting, producing, interviewing, and editing
- 40 state-of-the-art mobile journalism kits with professional radio microphones for creating cross-platform, user-generated stories
- upstart newsroom—a large, contemporary meeting space where you'll work on student-led news shifts, planning, and pitch presentations in a professional setting
- Media Hub, a small studio where you'll handle all front-of-camera and behind-the-scenes roles to broadcast regular television programs, giving you vital industry experience before graduation
Beyond the technical facilities, you'll also gain exposure to La Trobe's extensive campus locations available for filming and photography, including lecture theatres, function spaces, sports facilities, outdoor spaces, and building exteriors—providing real-world production opportunities across diverse environments.
You'll also have the opportunity to showcase your work on upstart, La Trobe's media platform alongside other emerging journalists, building a professional portfolio from the start.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.broadcaster or presentercontent producer or managerdigital communications strategistjournalistmedia and communications managermedia educatormedia analystconsultant or researcherpublishersocial media manager
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