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Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This degree builds practical and analytical skills for contemporary journalism within a broader communication and media framework. You’ll develop capabilities in reporting, storytelling and producing content for digital platforms, while understanding media industries, audiences and the social role of news. Study on campus at Wollongong with a clear major focus. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree in Media & Communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue work across journalism and related communication roles, creating and managing content for newsrooms, digital outlets and organisations. Typical pathways include reporter or features journalist, editor, podcaster and digital content producer, as well as communications and PR roles such as communications officer, copywriter or corporate communications specialist, including political media advisory work. This is a Bachelor degree in Media & Communication. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


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

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Information

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3 years

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Autumn 2026, Spring 2026

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Wollongong

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1706

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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