The Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional) includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

The course is designed to provide students with the latest skills and knowledge that will prepare them for a variety of roles in the dynamic and ever changing industries associated with media and communication. The degree takes a strategic approach to media and communication and links theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in diverse settings within industry.

Graduates will be well qualified for roles in settings such as agencies, not-for-profits, government departments, small business and large corporate organisations.

Journalism

Combine traditional journalistic skills with online publishing, multimedia production and the skills required for interacting with audiences, social networking and building online communities. Publish and broadcast work in online, television, radio and print outlets.

• Journalist
• Publisher
• Writer
• Editor
• digital advertising specialist
• Television presenter
• Radio presenter
• Investigative reporter
• Social commentator
• Social media coordinator
• Digital content manager
• Radio producer