Overview

Immerse yourself in the latest tech, surround yourself with the brightest minds and kick-start your career with the Bachelor of Media and Communication. Our refreshed course prepares you for today’s media sector from day one. Through collaborative media production, you'll master the skills demanded by today's dynamic environment, engage in cross-disciplinary media labs and co-create for endless possibilities. Through industry projects, work placements, and internships, we’ll nurture your professional growth and help you discover your true passions.

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Note: This major can only be selected for Semester 1. This course requires 3 years for completion which will have implications on your student visa. 

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Our refreshed course focuses on creativity, innovation, and excellence, meaning you’ll gain:
  • hands-on skills and training in augmented, virtual and mixed reality
  • strong connections with industry experts that last a lifetime
  • relevant and robust theory of today's media and communication environment.

Your major

Creative Writing and Publishing

Our Creative Writing and Publishing major develops skills in writing, editing, and publishing for diverse creative and professional contexts. Industry collaboration and real-life projects empower you with valuable experiences in writing, publishing, festivals, adaptation, and performance. We emphasise transferable skills and workplace capabilities, facilitating skill development that is informed by social, cultural, and professional awareness. Learning-through-doing and reflective analysis prepares you for successful careers in creative and literary industries.

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include guaranteed Work Integrated Learning. This Professional Degree includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. Benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships and earn credit towards your degree. In your final year, apply your learning in an industry-linked project relevant to your major study area.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Collaboration
  • Content Creation
  • Creative writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Editing
  • Publishing

Your career opportunities

  • Journalist
  • Publisher
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Novelist
  • Screenwriter

Key codes

CRICOS course code
095886D
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400210843
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400210841
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Top 200 for Communication

#1 in Melbourne for overall experience

The median income for PG graduates one year out is $86.6K (#1 in Victoria)

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