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Bachelor of Communication and Media (ARB105.1)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Communication and Media develops skills to create and share stories across contemporary media platforms. You’ll build a foundation in communication practice and media production, with opportunities to study a blend of online and on-campus units. The course is delivered through the School of Arts & Communication at UC’s Bruce campus, preparing you for professional communication work in a changing media landscape. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in communication and media industries where strong storytelling and audience engagement skills are valued. Career paths may include positions in media production, content creation, digital and social media, public relations, corporate communication, and related creative industries. This undergraduate qualification supports entry into professional practice across the media and communications sector. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Entry requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).


Living Costs in Canberra**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,584 - 2,095
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,253 - 1,657
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 4 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$36,000 per year

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Information

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3 years

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Bruce
Canberra

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ARB105

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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