About the course

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Communications & Media is your degree. The degree covers the specialist professional Bachelor of Communications & Media program and provides a broad range of skills and knowledge applicable to many workplaces. You can complete this degree in 3 years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. Media and communications are an exciting and inescapable part of modern life. With the advent of social media, the 24-hour news cycle and the development of citizen journalism, the traditional media landscape has changed beyond recognition. This has presented new opportunities and avenues of communication for journalists, filmmakers, advertising agencies and other media practitioners.A Bachelor of Communications & Media from Notre Dame effectively prepares you for many jobs. Our degree gives you a unique opportunity to learn everything from journalism to scriptwriting and digital communication.

　　The Photomedia (Specialisation) at The University of Notre Dame Australia could be your qualification. This short course integrates photography and media post-production skills and is an excellent addition to your studies in Media & Communications, particularly our Screen Arts and Journalism Majors. Combining theory and practice, our dynamic Photomedia courses will help you develop contemporary media skills to suit various professions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Fremantle
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sydney
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Fremantle
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sydney
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Fremantle
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sydney

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Notre Dame Australia

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

　　Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)

　　OR

　　Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24

　　OR

　　Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

　　Applicants with Higher Education Study

　　Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects,

　　OR

　　Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,

　　Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

　　Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

　　Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

　　Applicants with Work and Life Experience

　　Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

　　STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required

　　OR

　　Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above

　　OR

　　Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

　　IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Notre Dame Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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