Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Media and Communication
Social sciences, journalism and information
The combined degree will equip you with the capabilities needed to develop and present clear and effective narratives and arguments across written, visual, oral and multimedia form - allowing you to speak up and record the stories of those who need to be heard You will build experience in different forms of media that can be used in various industries - making a real difference to communities locally and around the world.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Callaghan
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 113057K
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Course overview
The combined degree will equip you with the capabilities needed to develop and present clear and effective narratives and arguments across written, visual, oral and multimedia form - allowing you to speak up and record the stories of those who need to be heard You will build experience in different forms of media that can be used in various industries - making a real difference to communities locally and around the world.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Newcastle - Callaghan | — | — | $39,720per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Media and Communicationnewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source