In this increasingly connected and digital world, self-driven communicators with media skills and experience are in demand. When you study communications and media at UOW, you'll gain skills to communicate with different audiences for different purposes, to produce and present engaging, informative and timely stories.
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Postgraduate Coursework (commencing in 2022)
Our communications and media degrees rank among the best in the world:
Develop the specialist skills that employers want.
The Bachelor of Communication and Media allows you to choose your specialisation with:
The Bachelor of Journalism is a specialist degree to prepare you for a dynamic career in journalism with:
Study close to home:
No matter which UOW campus you choose, you become part of one big community of learning. Selected UOW Bachelor of Communications and Media courses are offered at UOW campuses located in:
Be at the forefront of technology:
Developing well-connected future leaders:
A degree from UOW opens doors:
UOW ranks number one in NSW and the ACT for undergraduate Communications.
At UOW, you'll develop real-world practical skills and content, not just theory. The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked employers’ overall satisfaction with UOW graduates at 89.6%, placing UOW 1st among NSW universities.
We know that work is changing. In times of change and disruption, employers across a wide range of industries look for skilled and experienced communicators who know how to work across platforms, and who understand the media landscape. Here is just a sample of careers you can pursue:
Read more: What can I do with my degree?
I loved taking photos, I loved writing, I loved creativity and it seemed to all come under the umbrella of journalism. In my degree I got to go to Mexico for six months. When I came back to uni one of my teachers set me up with an internship at the ABC, and it all went from there. I’m working to help people better understand this warped world and, in understanding it, empower them to make it a better place.
Jake is studying a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies (Dean's Scholar). He wants to understand how people interact with the world and use technology as a catalyst for social change.
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This facility will provide complex and highly technical creative spaces to support innovative teaching and research practices and allow students to acquire cutting-edge professional-level skills and experience to work in the real world.
UOW communications research explores the influence of digital and screen media on culture, and provides context for informed 21st century practice.
iAccelerate is UOW's unique business accelerator and incubator program. The centre has the most innovative minds, creative ideas and entrepreneurial vibe that make it a unique place to start your business and scale it.
At UOW, you'll be on the forefront of future industries. Discover how you can follow your passions and influence others.
A degree in communications and media will allow you the freedom to be creative, to express yourself, and to tell important stories. UOW lecturer Dr Renee Middlemost, and student Casey Evans share how following your passions can lead to a versatile career.
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UOW TVUOWTV Multimedia – Social First Newsroom is a showcase of UOW journalism, storytelling and creativity. Content is curated by UOW journalism students and staff.
UOW Digital Media Society The UOW Digital Media Society connects like-minded digital media and communications and media students.
Admissions
UOW has a range of admissions options available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. We are here to support your choices and open doors, so you can graduate ready for your future career.
Scholarships
More than 200 scholarships are on offer to UOW students each year, rewarding academic or sporting excellence or community contributions.
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