Bachelor of Communication & Media – Bachelor of Business

About the course

This double degree combines communication and media with business to build complementary expertise across marketing, management and the commercial environment. You’ll learn to research, plan and execute campaigns while developing skills in media relations, product publicity, issue and crisis communication. Study on campus at Wollongong and graduate with a Bachelor-level qualification spanning Media & Communication and Business. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across marketing, media and corporate communications in both private and public sectors. Career paths may include advertising officer, copywriter, corporate communications officer, digital content creator, editor, reporter, public relations/publicity officer, social media manager, media strategist or media management advisor. This Bachelor double degree supports careers that combine business insight with media and communication expertise. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 70 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)