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Follow your curiosity as a communications professional
The media world is an exciting, complex, and constantly evolving place. Taking on a media or communications course will sharpen your ability to translate complex information and put your natural curiosity and creativity to good use.
Build on your talent for writing, pick up skills in film and TV production, or learn the latest in digital. We’ll help you find your perfect media and communications course online.
Popular media & communications degrees
Undergraduate GRF-COM-DEG
Available majors
- Major in Journalism
- Major in Public Relations
- Major in Business Communication
- Major in Creative Writing
- Major in Screen and Media Studies
Postgraduate CUR-ACW-MAS
Undergraduate SWI-MCP-DEG
Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Public Relations
Postgraduate UOC-COM-MAS
Popular media & communications subjects
Undergraduate CUR-PWP121
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)
Undergraduate GRF-LHS156
Related degrees
Postgraduate SWI-PWR70005
Related degrees
Why study media & communications online through us?
Access quality university courses without needing an ATAR
Connect with a network of writers and communicators from all over Australia
Study more flexibly with single subjects, short courses and degrees available to start throughout the year
How Open Universities Australia (OUA) works
We partner with leading universities to make higher education easier for everyone to access. We're here to:
- offer you guidance on your course choices.
- unlock more flexible study options for you with your university.
- ease your mental load by supporting you with your student admin.
Media & communications careers
Studying media and communications will give you skills that are highly sought after and transferable across many different professions—from journalism to advertising and beyond.
Where graduates work:
You could find a role in a newsroom, as a broadcaster, at an advertising agency, within a marketing team, as a copywriter or editor, or even in the public service.
These courses give you the opportunity to build up a professional portfolio of writing, design and video projects, which means you will have plenty to show employers.
You might also be interested in these study areas:
Meet Mandy, who fast-tracked her degree
"I wanted to get the degree finished as quickly as possible so I could get back into the workforce in my chosen career.
Through Open Universities Australia, I could complete more units quicker than I could studying in person. It was good to have that flexibility; to load up and down as I needed to."
What to read before choosing your course
Help! What degree should I study?
You know you want to go to uni, but you have no clue what course to study. First of all, don’t panic. This is a very, very common problem, and one we’re known for solving. The following advice should help you narrow down your choices.
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Find out more about how to get started
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- free, impartial advice
- expert knowledge about courses and unis
- personalised recommendations
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