Bachelor of Communications & Media

About the course

Notre Dame’s Bachelor of Communications & Media is a job-ready undergraduate degree that builds professional skills for contemporary media industries. You’ll develop strong foundations in writing, media law and digital communications, then move into a specialist pathway. The program includes internship opportunities with major media and cultural organisations and can be completed full-time or part-time. This Bachelor degree focuses on media and communication. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across journalism and digital communications in a rapidly changing media landscape. Career directions may include journalist, content writer, digital communications or social media officer, communications adviser, media/PR professional, advertising or marketing communications roles, and entry-level film and screen production work. Internship experience helps build industry networks and practical workplace readiness for this Bachelor degree in media and communication.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)