Bachelor of Media and Communication

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Tasmania

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Tasmania is a hands-on, three-year degree (extendable up to seven years) designed for creative students passionate about storytelling, production, and dynamic media roles in fields like film, journalism, advertising, and strategic communications. It suits those who want to build a professional portfolio through practical skills, industry placements, and tailored studies in areas like crisis communications, while offering flexibility for double degrees to match your unique interests.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You'll dive right into the essentials of media production, starting with hands-on audio and video skills in Making Media: Filming, Editing and Design (HEJ140), where you'll go from concept to finished content, learning storytelling, ethical communication, and collaboration across platforms. This foundational year builds your confidence in creating and presenting media, setting the stage for more specialized work while introducing core concepts in media and communication that employers value.

Year 2
Building on your production basics, you'll explore creative disciplines through targeted units that sharpen your ability to analyze and craft content for real-world scenarios, like crisis communications modules with contemporary case studies. Expect to develop diverse skills in areas such as strategic messaging and multi-platform storytelling, collaborating on projects that mimic industry briefs and help you start assembling a standout portfolio.

Year 3
In your final year, you'll get industry-ready with placements alongside media practitioners and partners, applying advanced skills to professional projects across film, advertising, journalism, or television. Capstone units focus on producing polished work for your portfolio, mentored by experts from the School of Creative Arts and Media, ensuring you're equipped to thrive in fast-paced communications roles.

Focus areas
Tailor your degree with studies in crisis communications and management, film, advertising, journalism, marketing, advocacy, television, strategic communications, and radio—plus options for double degrees to blend media with other passions.

Learning outcomes
Graduates gain practical skills to create, produce, and present media; build a professional portfolio; communicate effectively and ethically across platforms; and collaborate on industry-valued projects, with in-depth knowledge of media concepts and methods.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
This degree aligns directly with dynamic media industries through real placements and partnerships, preparing you for roles in communications without specific external accreditation noted, but emphasizing portfolio-building and employability in high-demand fields.

Reputation (employability rankings)
The University of Tasmania's practical focus and industry connections set graduates apart, with the Media School offering mentorship and workplace experience that lead to careers in fast-paced sectors—backed by our hands-on approach that's closer to Tasmania's shaping industries than anywhere else.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Tasmania, you'll dive straight into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills from day one, working side-by-side with academic mentors and industry pros to create, produce, and present media content while developing a standout professional portfolio. Based right at the Hedberg—a cutting-edge performance venue in Hobart's heart—you'll share state-of-the-art facilities with media, performing arts, and film students, getting that industry immersion that sets you up for success in creative careers. This means turning ideas into live events, recordings, or performances with professional guidance, all in a supportive environment designed to make you industry-ready through practical placements and collaborations.

Here's how our program delivers that edge with specific opportunities and resources:

- Industry placements: Partner directly with media practitioners and organisations for real-world experience, building diverse skills across creative disciplines that employers love.

- Shared professional facilities at the Hedberg: Access world-class spaces for media production, performance, and events—including multi-floor immersive experiences like the "Making the Event" unit, where Media and Communication students team up with Fine Arts, Music, and Theatre peers for a one-night micro-festival.

- Collaborative group projects: Work across disciplines in the School of Creative Arts and Media on live productions, from concept to audience delivery, engaging with pro musicians, media experts, and international festivals to portfolio-ready outcomes.

- Portfolio-building focus: Gain confidence producing media content in a convergent space blending stage, screen, music, and image—tailored for careers in film, journalism, advertising, and more.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Media and Communication at the University of Tasmania build strong capabilities in storytelling, media production, communication strategy, and research. This prepares them for diverse careers across journalism, public relations, marketing, and digital media, where they can work as journalists, communications officers, marketing specialists, or media producers.

This program supports employability and long-term career growth through practical learning and university support:

Access to University of Tasmania careers services, including resume support, interview preparation, and employability workshops to help students transition into the workforce
Industry-connected learning opportunities, including internships and placements across media organisations, PR agencies, government departments, and private sector companies
Work-integrated learning experiences that help students build professional portfolios and industry networks while studying
Preparation for in-demand communication roles across journalism, advertising, public relations, and digital media sectors in Australia
Development of transferable skills in communication, research, and digital content creation that are valuable across many industries

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, students can progress to an Honours year, postgraduate certificates, or Master’s degrees in Media, Communication, Journalism, or related fields. It also provides a pathway to research degrees such as a PhD for those interested in advanced academic or specialist careers.