Bachelor of Media

About the course

The Bachelor of Media at UNSW develops your ability to analyse, design and produce media across contemporary platforms. You’ll explore how media shapes culture, politics and everyday life while building practical skills in creating content and communicating to diverse audiences. The degree supports flexible study pathways and prepares you with a strong foundation for professional practice 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 industries, including digital content creation, social media strategy, communications and marketing, public relations, journalism-related work, media research and audience insights. The degree supports careers in agencies, news and entertainment organisations, government and not-for-profits, as well as in-house communications teams. This bachelor-level qualification builds pathways into diverse media and communication roles. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production roles.

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)