La Trobe University

Bachelor of Media and Communication

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

With La Trobes Bachelor of Media and Communication, youll learn how to tell stories across any medium. Graduate with a portfolio of work, industry experience and specialized knowledge to meet the demands of the rapidly changing media and communication landscape. With majors in journalism, sports media, media industries, creative and professional writing, or marketing - you can make your degree your own. Cover news and feature stories as part of Upstart and Upstart Live. Our industry-grade newsroom boasts a three-camera television studio, professional radio broadcast spaces, a dedicated audio recording studio and digital editing suites. Youll experience the adrenaline of live television and radio broadcasting as a presenter, producer and vision switcher - all under the mentorship of highly experienced teachers.

Structure

Total of 360 Credit Points

Subjects

  • LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
  • ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
  • MAC1MME Making Media
  • MAC1WFM Writing For Media
  • MAC2MLE Media, Law And Ethics
  • MAC2USM Using Social Media
  • MAJOR-CPW-2 Creative And Professional Writing
  • MJR-JRN-MC5 Journalism
  • MAJOR-MKT-1 Marketing
  • MEDIND MJR Media Industries
  • MJR-SME01 Sports Media

Standard entry requirements

  • Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
  • Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
  • Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $104,400 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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