The University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Communications and Media
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/EqP
Campus
Sydney - Broadway (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Communications and Media at The University of Notre Dame Australia in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
11,990
Staff Ratio
14.9:1
International
9.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
81.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Communications and Media
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Communications and Media topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Communications and Media
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
Refer to Notre Dame general admission criteria . | All applicants must complete Notre Dame's Individual Factors Form and upload it to their UAC application.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
11,990
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
9%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
81%
Employed after graduation