Bachelor of Communication & Media

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Communication & Media builds practical and critical skills for contemporary media and communication work. You’ll explore media production, digital platforms and storytelling, and develop research-informed communication capabilities. The degree lets you tailor study through majors aligned to industry needs, preparing you for a range of creative and strategic roles. This is an undergraduate bachelor degree in media and communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across journalism, digital and social media, advertising and marketing communication, and corporate/public relations. Typical roles include copywriter, reporter, editor, digital content creator, social media manager, media strategist and corporate communications officer. The course supports skills relevant to content development, audience engagement and media management in diverse organisations and industries. This is an undergraduate bachelor degree in media and communication.

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)