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Bachelor of Media and Communication with Honours (A4M)

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Overview (2027)

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Duration

Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.

This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1

Take your academic journey further with an Honours degree.

An Honours year is a one-year full time or part time program designed for high-achieving students who are ready to deepen their expertise and explore their passion through research.

The Honours year in Media and Communications offers you the opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the media industry while exploring a project you are genuinely passionate about. It combines advanced coursework with a thesis based on a topic you develop yourself, allowing you to investigate virtually any area of media, from politics to podcasts.

Throughout the year, you will engage with major issues in contemporary media and communication, deepen your expertise, and refine your specialisation using advanced research and project skills. You will demonstrate your conceptual abilities through your project outcomes, which are assessed by leading figures in academia and industry.

This degree builds on your professional training in key areas of media production, and provides an advanced education in the history, theory, and professional practices of the field.

Your Honours project will be supported by a supervisor whose academic and industry expertise aligns with your topic.

Whether you're aiming to boost your employability, develop specialised analytical skills, or pave the way to a PhD, an Honours degree offers a powerful platform to elevate your academic and professional future.

Postgraduate Study

In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.

  • 1 Critically analyse media texts, industries, and audiences from both theoretical and practical perspectives using media studies principles, concepts and methods.
  • 2 Respond effectively and creatively to a changing media environment, demonstrating industry-level problem solving, creative thinking, and critical analysis skills and advanced awareness of local, national, and international contexts.
  • 3 Communicate effectively and ethically across a variety of media platforms, showing advanced abilities to communicate scholarly ideas in a meaningful and coherent way.
  • 4 Design and produce an independent research project in the field of media studies and practice.

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities.

Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

Tasmania is a place filled with creativity, industry, nature, and adventure. Because we’re the only university in the state, you get close access to the industry leaders, artists, and deep thinkers who are shaping our island. That means learning alongside the very best so you can hone your job skills for a successful career.

Whatever you’re passionate about, we’ll give you a hands-on education and an unforgettable adventure with our work integrated learning opportunities.

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Media and Communication with Honours is a progressive, internationally recognised course of study that prepares students for a career in the creative, media and information industries.

It provides access to a wide range of fields, including film, advertising, journalism, marketing, advocacy, television, strategic communications, radio and audio, media and screen business, events management, media research and media arts. Students develop in-demand skills in storytelling, media research, and production across a variety of platforms, learning from academics and industry practitioners who are leaders in their fields.

Careers can include -

  • Journalism
  • Radio
  • Television producer
  • Public relations
  • Social media strategist
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Public sector research and administration
  • Communications specialist

Course structure

In the Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours you will complete 100 credit points comprising;

  • 25 credit points of Core units
  • 25 credit points of Core option units
  • a 50 credit point research thesis or creative project and exegesis.

In your final semester, you will need to enrol in XSB400 which will record your final overall Honours result. This unit is administrative only and does not have classes or assessments.

Entry requirements

At least one of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, and the following course-specific entry requirements must be met for entry into the Bachelor of Media and Communication with Honours:

  • Successful completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree with a major (or equivalent) in media and communication with a Distinction (70%) average at the University of Tasmania or another approved tertiary institution, or equivalent industry experience, and
  • submission of a project proposal which can be supported by appropriate academic supervision

At least one of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, and the following course-specific entry requirements must be met for entry into the Bachelor of Media and Communication with Honours:

  • Successful completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree with a major (or equivalent) in media and communication with a Distinction (70%) average at the University of Tasmania or another approved tertiary institution, or equivalent industry experience, and
  • submission of a project proposal which can be supported by appropriate academic supervision

 

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $13,464

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

International students

2027 annual international student tuition fee: $39,450 AUD

The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.

Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 39,450 AUD.

This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.

International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Domestic scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

International scholarships

The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.

For many of our international scholarships, you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, so no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.

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