Bachelor of Media and Communication
at The University of Newcastle, New South Wales.
A three-year communications degree at the Callaghan campus with majors in journalism, PR and digital media production. Strong links to local Hunter newsrooms and broadcasters and access to professional media studios at NUspace.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the The University of Newcastle Bachelor of Media and Communication. 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 | 63.55 | UAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | UAC |
Most recent published cutoff is 63.55 for the 2025 intake.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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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.
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 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 ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Newcastle handbook and on UAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/newcastle/bachelor-of-media-and-communication.