Bachelor of Media and Communications
at Macquarie University, New South Wales.
A three-year media degree at Macquarie's North Ryde campus with majors in interactive design, journalism, non-fiction writing, public relations, radio, screen practice and social media. No prerequisites; minimum selection rank for 2027 entry is 75.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Macquarie Bachelor of Media and Communications for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75.25 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.25 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 75.05 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors are interactive design, journalism, non-fiction writing, public relations, radio, screen practice and social media, combining practical production work with media theory. All Macquarie undergraduates complete a work-integrated learning activity as part of their degree.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as journalists, communications officers, content producers, public relations consultants and digital strategists across Sydney media and corporate communications.
- First-year jobs typically include cadetships in newsrooms, communications roles in government and corporate PR firms, plus production roles at podcast networks and digital media.
- Many alumni progress to senior reporting, editorial leadership, PR director roles, or move into communications strategy and content marketing leadership.
Typical first jobs
- Junior journalist at ABC, SBS, Nine, Seven and News Corp
- Communications coordinator at corporates and government
- Public relations consultant at PR agencies
- Social media manager and content strategist
- Junior producer in podcasting and digital media
- Marketing and brand communications coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in journalism, public relations, digital content, screen and radio production, or continue to Honours or postgraduate media study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who already make content (podcasts, videos, blogs, news)
- Those willing to learn industry-standard production tools
- People who can pitch ideas and meet deadlines under pressure
- Students comfortable being on camera, on mic or in print
- Those happy to take unpaid internships to build a portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students uncomfortable with public-facing work
- Those wanting a high-starting-salary corporate role from graduation
- Anyone who dislikes group-based production projects
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Media and Communications as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Macquarie University website and on UAC before applying.