Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Sociology

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

Sociology uses rigorous research to question and critique our social interactions. In our hyper connected world, social reasoning is vital for media professionals. You’ll be uniquely skilled at providing informed commentary through media channels.

Advanced communication and critical thinking skills will also be highly valuable in a range of government, business and community service roles.

What will you do?

Identify societal trends and power structures.
Debate and problem-solve around social issues in the media.
Build skills in digital and interactive media, writing, research, reporting, storytelling, radio and video production.
Get industry experience with major media networks and outlets.

Industry Placement

All Bachelor of Media students have the opportunity to take part in a media industry placement through the elective course Media Industry Transitions. This path is highly recommended for those who wish to enter the industry directly after completion of their undergraduate degree.

The placement allows students to gain meaningful work experience by contributing toward a host organisation project. Students are given the opportunity to negotiate their own placements with organisations of their choice, after discussion with the Convenor of Media Industry Transitions. The student needs to ensure that their industry placement does not clash with their other courses.

Potential careers

Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, Community Development Officer, Parliamentary Adviser, Personal / Research Officer (Local MP), Planning Officer / Urban Planner, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Project Officer, Public Health, Research and Education, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Industrial relations, International Aid Agency Employee, International Development Worker, Social Inclusion Officer, UN Human Rights Officer.