Bachelor of Media and Communication

The Bachelor of Media and Communication at Flinders University is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate degree situated in Adelaide, designed to equip students with the theoretical insights and practical skills needed to thrive in rapidly evolving media industries. Through a balance of core and elective units, students explore topics such as journalism, digital media production, media theory, advertising, public relations, and communication strategy. This course combines critical analysis of media influence with hands-on training in writing, multimedia storytelling, and content creation.

Structured over six semesters, students complete a series of units of study, each contributing credit points toward the qualification. Different streams and elective options allow you to tailor your study according to your interests, enhancing your proficiency across media platforms and digital technologies. In the final year, students may engage in a capstone project that integrates learned skills in a real-world media context, alongside professional placements or work-integrated learning opportunities with media and communications organisations in South Australia and nationwide.

Graduates gain strong communication, research, problem-solving, and creative collaboration skills, alongside digital literacy essential for contemporary media roles. You will learn to analyse media impact on society, develop multi-platform content, and understand the legal and ethical dimensions of media practice.

This programme is ideal for aspiring media professionals, content creators, journalists, marketers, and communicators eager to build industry networks and develop a robust, adaptable skill set. International students can also benefit from work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) under the post-study work stream upon completing their degree. Please confirm specific course structure, unit selection, and placement opportunities via the official Flinders University page.

• Journalist or reporter in news media
• Content producer for digital, television, or radio platforms
• Public relations and communications officer
• Social media manager or digital marketer
• Media researcher or analyst
• Advertising coordinator or copywriter
• Corporate communications specialist
• Australian media organisations, creative agencies, public sector, and not-for-profit sectors