Bachelor of Media and Communications

About the course

UNE’s Bachelor of Media and Communications focuses on effective communication and storytelling for a fast-changing media landscape shaped by digital and social platforms. You’ll build skills to create engaging content and ensure it reaches the right audiences across contemporary channels. The course is designed to prepare you for evolving industry needs in media and communications at bachelor level. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across media and communications where strong storytelling and audience-focused messaging are essential. Opportunities may include content creation, digital and social media coordination, communications support, media research, publishing and related creative industries. The degree supports work in organisations, agencies or independent practice, providing a foundation for diverse careers in the media and communications sector. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)