Media & communications courses

Media and communications is a broad industry with fascinating jobs around every corner. Determine what interests you most and use the table below to find a field that could work for you.  

Entry requirements vary by course and university. For undergraduate degrees, entry requirements typically include an ATAR or relevant life or work experience.  

If you’re interested in postgraduate study, you’ll need to have completed relevant undergraduate study first—or have significant professional experience. 

You should carefully check the entry requirements for any course you’re interested in, but don’t be disheartened if you don’t meet them. Book a consultation with one of our student advisors for tailored advice on a pathway into a media and communications degree, no matter your academic background.  

To ensure everyone can access higher education, regardless of their academic history, we’ve developed a unique arrangement with our partner universities. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your chosen course, you can enrol in select undergraduate degrees through this simple process:  

• Enrol in 2-4 single subjects from within your chosen degree 
• Successfully complete these subjects 
• Gain access to the full course, no matter your ATAR or study history  

Contact us for more information about how this works. 

When you study through us, you have the freedom to: 

• start at multiple points during the year, instead of observing the traditional uni calendar
• control your study load by deciding how many subjects to take at once
• study subjects across multiple universities and multiple study areas

And those are only some of the flexible options available. To learn more, visit our study planning page or contact a student advisor.

Yes. Most media and communications courses are available part-time, which means you can study as little as one subject per term.  

When you study part-time, the course will typically take longer to complete, so consider this when making your work and study plans.  

If you’re not ready to commit to the study load of a whole degree, you can consider a single subject, certificate or diploma instead.  

It costs exactly the same as studying on campus with your chosen university. As a not-for-profit, we do not charge you to use our services.  

Your course fee will be dictated by a few things, including the level of study, the number of subjects, and the university itself. You’ll find an indicative cost on each course page.  

All courses available through Open Universities Australia, including single subjects, can be covered by a government HELP loan, provided you’re eligible. To understand more, visit our fees page.  

Yes, although demand depends on where you want to take your career. If you’re considering a future in advertising, you’re in luck. This industry is expected to grow by 5,200 positions annually, so your career prospects are excellent. Similarly,  demand for public relations professionals is anticipated to grow by 1,400 roles annually.   

Demand for journalists and other writers is expected to increase by about 300 positions per year, which is more modest but still promising.  

Not sure media and communication is the right career path for you? If you like the idea of understanding human behaviour and how it influences decision-making, one of the business and management courses available through us could be a good fit. If you want to work closely with people, consider a psychology and mental health course instead.