Bachelor of Media and Communications
at Macquarie University, New South Wales.
A three-year communications degree at Macquarie with majors spanning journalism, PR, digital media production and screen practice. Strong industry links through the Macquarie School of Communication and the Macquarie Park media precinct.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Macquarie University Bachelor of Media and Communications. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | UAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
Most recent published cutoff is 75 for the 2025 intake.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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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.
Professional accreditation
- Recognised by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)
- Recognised by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
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
- https://www.mq.edu.au/study/find-a-course/courses/bachelor-of-media-and-communications
- https://www.uac.edu.au/
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Macquarie University handbook and on UAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/macquarie/bachelor-of-media-and-communications.