Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

About the course

This double degree combines media and communication with applied innovation to build creative and practical skills for contemporary industries. You’ll develop capabilities in communication, content and media practice alongside innovation methods such as design thinking, entrepreneurship and real-world problem solving. The programme is designed to help you create, communicate and deliver new ideas through industry-relevant projects as a Bachelor-level qualification in media and innovation.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across media, communications and innovation-focused environments, applying creative storytelling with strategic problem solving. Career paths may include communications and content roles, digital media and social media roles, public relations support, marketing communications, and innovation or project support roles in startups, agencies, corporate and community organisations. This prepares you for Bachelor-level careers spanning media practice and applied innovation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)