Overview 2020
Location
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This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
- Explore relevant media theory and develop practical skills including writing, researching and producing media, and specialise in Screen, News and Journalism, Strategic Communications, or Media Practice and Analysis.
- The Media School is the first of its kind in Australia, and its location in Salamanca Square places you in the heart of Hobart’s civic, cultural and scientific centre. Engage with new media practices and technologies as they become available to produce a range of content.
- Build a portfolio of your own work through the Media Projects units within the major and participate in work-integrated learning opportunities, which prepare you to get the most out of an industry placement and employer interviews.
Our program has strong links with the media industry in Tasmania, nationally and across the Asia region, and offers many opportunities to work within and alongside industry. Take part in fieldtrips, internships and exchanges – many with generous scholarships – with our leading international partner institutions in Japan, Malaysia, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK.
During your second and third year, you will develop a portfolio of media work through the Media Projects production units. Whether you choose to undertake different projects each semester, or pursue one large-scale media project across all four, you will graduate with a significant portfolio of creative, media-related projects to show employers.
The flexible structure of the Bachelor of Media allows tailor your course content to suit your own interests. Dive deeper to develop your area of media specialisation, or broaden your learning across other areas of interest with the equivalent of a second major (eight units) or minor (four units), or individual elective units from across the University of Tasmania*.
* Subject to any unit requisites, academic approval and course quotas. A double major in media disciplines is not possible.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the Bachelor of Media, graduates will be able to:
- Critically analyse media texts, industries, and audiences from both theoretical and practical perspectives, showing advanced awareness of local, national, and international contexts;
- Demonstrate coherent and in-depth knowledge of key media studies concepts, approaches, and methods;
- Integrate and apply this knowledge to the production of media content and to workplace practice;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical, practical, technical, and research skills in one of the following areas: News and Journalism; Screen; Strategic Communications; or Media Practice and Analysis;
- Communicate effectively and ethically across a variety of media platforms;
- Respond effectively and creatively to a changing media environment.
Practical experience
Professional practice and industry engagement is compulsory in three of the four majors (News and Journalism; Screen; and Strategic Communications) and is a prerequisite for Professional Placement (see below) involving a work-integrated learning project.
You will work as part of a team, each role playing as specialists within your chosen major, to devise and deliver media and communications content, based on a client brief and/or industry scenario. In some cases, your group may complete its media project for a real-world client.
In collaboration with an academic coordinator, industry mentors will guide you through the completion of your project, which may involve site visits, field trips, shadowing and client meetings. The units are taught through a combination of project work and intensive workshops.
Work placement
An industry placement can be an invaluable part of your undergraduate degree. This is a third-year, competitive entry unit in the Bachelor of Media that consists of academic assessments combined with a workplace experience for one or two days a week.
In the Industry Placement unit, you will be assigned to a work placement that aligns with your chosen specialisation area. As part of your internship, where opportunity allows, you will contribute to the production, publication and presentation of media content while working under the supervision of a qualified professional.
The unit is delivered through a combination of work placement and seminars that focus on peer reflection and career discussion. Assessment will involve a research essay, oral presentation, and internship portfolio.
Career outcomes
The Future of Media:
Why Study Media In Tasmania
What skills are needed to push the media industry forward? Find out from professionals working across film, print, digital and animation who all share a connection to Tasmania. Discover why a media career is so rewarding and why Tasmania is the place to get your start.
Understanding the media is now an essential role in a range of careers. By combining analysis of media industries, and the production and consumption of media, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a broad range of professions and environments.
The Bachelor of Media offers a wide variety of possible careers such as:
- Advertising creative director
- Art director and copywriter
- Broadcaster, presenter
- Campaign manager
- Documentary maker/producer
- Editor
- Events manager
- Film production crew
- Media and market researcher
- Media adviser
- News producer
- Public relations consultant
- Publishing
- Photojournalism
- Policy adviser and analyst
- Science communicator
- Screen and media entrepreneur
- Social media content creator
- Sports writer and presenter
- Teacher
- Travel writer or editor
Further postgraduate study
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Media may apply to study a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (R5Y),
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication (R6Y) or Master of Strategic Communication (R7Y).
Course structure
The Bachelor of Media will total 300cp (equivalent of 24 x 12.5 CP units) comprising:
Years 1, 2 and 3
- A major of 8 units: 4 intermediate and 4 advanced units. Students will choose one of four majors: News and Journalism; Strategic Communications; Screen or Media Practice and Analysis.
- Degree Core Knowledge 6 units: 4 core introductory units, and 2 XBR coded units.
- 10 student experience and engagement units: 2 at first year, 2 chosen from the core experience and engagement list and 6 free choice.
Within the above students will need to ensure they meet the overall unit level requirements in the first three years of the degree:
- Introductory level units (100 coded eg HEJ130): 8 minimum and 10 maximum
- Intermediate level units (200 coded eg HEJ234): 6 minimum and 10 maximum
- Advanced level units (300 coded eg HEJ350); 6 minimum and 10 maximum
Year 1 - 100 credit points at introductory level comprising of:
Degree Core Knowledge (75cp)
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Student Experience & Engagement (25cp)
Complete two Student Elective units at introductory level (25 cp)
Years 2 and 3 - 200 credit points of Intermediate and Advanced level units (or equivalent 16 x 12.5pt units) comprising:
Major: Choose 1 major from the following list (100cp):
Media Practice and Analysis
Complete the following two units at intermediate level (25cp):
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View all details for HEJ247 Communicating Brand and Identity
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View all details for HEJ248 Advanced Design for Television, Film and Online
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View all details for HEJ251 Fieldtrip in Media Industries, Practices and Cultures
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View all details for HEJ252 Digital Networks and Mobile Media
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View all details for HEJ255 News: Contemporary Practice and Analysis
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Complete the following two units at advanced level (25cp):
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View all details for HEJ352 Digital Networks and Mobile Media
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News and Journalism
Please note that from January 2020 the News and Journalism Major has changed, HEJ240 Professional Practice and Industry Engagement has been replaced by a choice of Intermediate level media units.
Complete the following four intermediate level units (37.5cp):
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View all details for HEJ352 Digital Networks and Mobile Media
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Screen
Please note that from January 2020 the Screen Major has changed, HEJ240 Professional Practice and Industry Engagement has been replaced by a choice of Intermediate level media units.
Complete the following four units at intermediate level (37.5cp):
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View all details for HEJ255 News: Contemporary Practice and Analysis
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Complete the following two units at advanced level (25cp):
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View all details for HEJ348 Advanced Design for Television, Film and Online
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View all details for HEJ351 Field trip in Creative Industries, Practices and Cultures 2
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View all details for HEJ352 Digital Networks and Mobile Media
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Strategic Communications
Please note that from January 2020 the Strategic Communications Major has changed, HEJ240 Professional Practice and Industry Engagement has been replaced by a choice of Intermediate level media units.
Complete the following four units at intermediate level (37.5cp):
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View all details for HEJ255 News: Contemporary Practice and Analysis
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Complete the following two units at advanced level (25cp):
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View all details for HEJ348 Advanced Design for Television, Film and Online
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View all details for HEJ351 Field trip in Creative Industries, Practices and Cultures 2
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Experience & Engagement (100cp):
Choose two of the following Core Experience & Engagement units at intermediate level (25cp):
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View all details for HEJ248 Advanced Design for Television, Film and Online
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View all details for HEJ251 Fieldtrip in Media Industries, Practices and Cultures
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View all details for HEJ252 Digital Networks and Mobile Media
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Choose six Student Experience & Engagement units (75cp)
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
If you have an ATAR of 65 or above, you are guaranteed an offer of a place in this course.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 50 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application
If you do not have the minimum ATAR, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.
In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 53.5. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
- Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Associate Degree level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
- Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies; or
- Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed:
- A Certificate III (or equivalent) in a related field; or
- a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.
If you apply based on your previous work and life experience and your application is not successful, we will work with you to find an alternative pathway into your chosen course of study.
Credit transfer
You may be eligible for advanced standing (i.e. credit points) in this degree if you:
- Have completed an award such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at the University, from TAFE or another institution;
- Are currently studying another Bachelor degree at the University or at another institution;
- Have completed a Bachelor degree at the University or an equivalent award from another institution.
How to apply for a credit transfer
Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition for Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Articulation from
If you are a Year 12 school leaver or non-school leaver who meets the entry requirements, the Bachelor of Media is your next step towards an exciting career in the media industry.
You may have also completed the Bachelor of General Studies (Arts Pathway) or University Preparation Program.
Articulation to
Honours (or fourth) year
If you successfully complete the Bachelor of Media and achieve a credit average in your 200 and 300 level units, you are eligible to apply for entry to the Honours (or fourth) year of the Bachelor of Media with Honours (R4E).
Further postgraduate study
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Media may apply to study a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (R5Y),
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication (R6Y) or Master of Strategic Communication (R7Y).
Alternative entry pathways
If you do not meet the General Entrance Requirements or course-specific requirements, there are alternate entry pathways to the Bachelor of Media:
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your alternative entry pathway.
Detailed Admissions 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
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $99,244 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $31,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
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.
Scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards including scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability. Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Find out more about Scholarships & Prizes available.
International Students
There are a large range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania.
Find out more about International Scholarships available.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
- Online enquiries