Course code: #ABMC
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Print. Online. Radio. TV. Podcasts. Social media. Mobile storytelling. There are many ways to create content and break the news.
Employers need producers, designers, videographers and podcasters – people who understand the core elements of a powerful story with the technical skills to make stories shine.
With La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication, you'll learn how to tell stories across any medium.
Graduate with a portfolio of work, industry experience and specialised 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.
The industry-grade newsroom boasts a three-camera television studio, professional radio broadcast spaces, a dedicated audio recording studio and digital editing suites.
You'll experience the adrenaline of live television and radio broadcasting as a presenter, producer and vision switcher – all under the mentorship of highly experienced teachers.
And you won't just create news. You'll also look behind the headlines and investigate the daily ethical and legal questions confronting journalists.
Explore the new dilemmas created by rapidly evolving technologies and draw on the expertise of a wide range of experts and media professionals.
You'll choose one major after your study commences, explore your interests or build other skills when you choose an optional second major, minors and electives from across the university.
You'll graduate with your primary major on your academic transcript so future employers can recognise your expertise.
Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career.
For example, take an industry placement at a media organisation or study overseas through international exchange.
Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom.
$44,100
Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
Tuition | 1 person | $33,600 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
English Level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson's | Exit to |
EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | 34 | 30 | - |
EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | 40 | 36 | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | 55 | 42 | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | 75 | 50 | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
Subject Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 60%
China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): 90%
All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 70%
India State Boards: 70%
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies.
Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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