Bachelor of Media and Communications (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Media and Communications (Honours) is a one-year advanced program that builds on prior media and communication studies through higher-level disciplinary knowledge and research training. You’ll take seminar-based units in theories and methods and complete a supervised independent research project leading to a substantial thesis. It’s designed for students aiming for research-focused professional work or further postgraduate study in media and communication.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue pathways into research-oriented roles across media and communication industries, or progress to higher degree research study. The course strengthens capabilities in critical analysis, research design and methods, and independent project work through a supervised thesis. Potential directions include academic and policy research, media and audience research, strategic communication insight roles, and other analytical positions requiring advanced media and communication research skills.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)