Bachelor of Media and Communication
at The University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
A three-year media degree at Newcastle City Precinct with majors in media production, news media and public relations. The assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English. Every student completes 140 hours of supervised placement in third year.
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 UoN Bachelor of Media and Communication for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63.30 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 53.80 | 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
Students take a single or double major in media and communication (media production, news media, public relations) and can add a second major such as animation and illustration or graphic design. Honours is available as an additional year based on merit.
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 140 hours of supervised placement in third year, in fields such as media, journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing and video production.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as journalists, communications officers, content producers and digital strategists across Hunter and Central Coast media, regional NSW newsrooms and Sydney media.
- First-year jobs typically include cadetships at the Newcastle Herald, NBN News, ABC Newcastle, plus communications roles in local government and regional businesses.
- Many alumni progress to senior reporting roles, editorial leadership or move into communications strategy, corporate PR and digital content management.
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, media production and digital content, or continue to Honours or postgraduate 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 Communication 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 University of Newcastle website and on UAC before applying.