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Bachelor of Communication (Media) | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
Australia
授课语言
English
课程领域
News and Communications
开课
Feb
开课
Jul
课程
Degree
国家
Australia
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 100k - 150k
Details
Bachelor of Communication (Media) - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) · Melbourne City
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Melbourne City
Medium
English
Intake
Feb, Jul
Bachelor of Communication (Media) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree at the Melbourne City campus in Australia. Build industry-ready media skills across broadcast, digital, and cross-platform storytelling, with opportunities to work on material for Channel 31 and independent radio such as 3RRR. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for February and July intakes.
Indicative total fees are AU$ 129,670 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)’s official fee schedule for your intake year.
RMIT is ranked in the top 100 in the world and #5 in Australia for Media & Communication in QS World University Rankings by Subject. Graduates leave technologically fluent and highly adaptable to the evolving media environment.
What you will study: a media core from Media Cultures and Industries through Making Media, Media 2–5, Country and Story, Media Capstone, and Media Futures, plus a communication minor, school options, and a university elective. Complete 80 hours of professional work attachment and contribute to industry-linked projects.
Entry requirements: pathways include UEC 2.2 / B4, STPM GPA 2.33, A Levels 7 points (three subjects), ATAR 63.30, and IB Diploma 25. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) is required. Scholarships are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.
Career outcomes include broadcaster, journalist, producer, editor, digital media strategist, screenwriter, and social media producer.
Study at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus — a practice-oriented media school in central Melbourne with strong industry links. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.
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Why this course & university?
Top 100 in the world · #5 in Australia
For Media & Communication, RMIT ranks in the top 100 globally and #5 in Australia in QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Broadcast-ready production experience
Work on material to be broadcast on Channel 31, as well as independent radio broadcasters such as 3RRR.
80-hour professional work attachment
Complete 80 hours of professional work attachment and contribute to various industry-linked projects during your degree.
Fluent in evolving media tech
Our graduates are technologically fluent and highly adaptable to the constantly evolving media environment.
About the Campus
Bachelor of Communication (Media) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is taught at the Melbourne City campus — home to media and communication studios, industry partners, and a practice-focused environment for broadcasters, journalists, producers, and digital creatives.
Entry Requirements
Minimum academic requirements vary by qualification. Select your pathway below. English test scores are in the next section; for scholarships, see Contact Us.
UEC
2.2 / B4 overall percentile for Senior Middle. 4-point GPA: A1/A2 = 4.00, B3/B4 = 3.00, B5/B6 = 2.00, C7/C8 = 1.00
STPM
GPA of 2.33 (C+ average), cumulative GPA
A Levels
7 points from 3 A Level subjects (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
Other Qualifications
ATAR 63.30 · IB Diploma 25 · Contact Us
English Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT
Minimum overall score of 79 (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21)
Pearson (PTE)
Minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
Minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component
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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
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AU$ 129,670
Indicative total payable
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Communication (Media) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Melbourne City campus, with February and July intakes. Expand each section for core subjects, minors, school options, and electives.
Core
The Bachelor of Communication (Media) at RMIT University is a three-year professional media degree taught at the Melbourne City campus. Core study moves from Media Cultures and Industries and Making Media through Media 2 to Media 5, Country and Story, Media Capstone, and Media Futures, so you build production craft alongside critical understanding of industries and audiences. You create work suited to broadcast and digital platforms, including opportunities linked to Channel 31 and independent radio such as 3RRR. Together these subjects prepare you to contribute to industry-linked projects and to adapt as a technologically fluent media professional in Australia and internationally.
- Media Cultures and Industries
- Making Media
- Media 2
- Country and Story
- Media 3
- Media 4
- Media 5
- Media Capstone
- Media Futures
Minor
Alongside the media core you may complete a communication minor to broaden skills in advertising, journalism, public relations, cinema studies, digital communication, photography, gender studies, or related fields. Minors are chosen inside the formal course rules during enrolment planning and sit with school option subjects rather than as a separate marketing block. Advisors help you sequence credit points and prerequisites so a minor supports your February or July intake timeline and does not delay graduation from this three-year full-time degree at Melbourne City.
- Advertising
- Approaches to Popular Culture
- Asian Media & Culture
- Cinema Studies
- Contemporary Politics & Communication
- Digital Communication
- Gender Studies
- Impactful Media
- Journalism
- Literary Studies
- News Media with Purpose & Integrity
- Photography
- Public Relations
- Visual Politics
School Options
School option subjects let you extend media practice into advertising, brand narrative, client management, public relations, news reporting, networked media, sports media, storytelling, music video culture, and related communication fields. These options are selected within the programme structure when you plan second- and third-year enrolments. They suit students exploring broadcast, digital, or cross-platform careers while keeping Bachelor of Communication (Media) as the primary qualification. Confirm availability and prerequisites with an advisor before you lock in a February or July study plan at Melbourne City.
- Advertising Media
- Creating a Communication Business
- Client Management
- Communicating Brand Narrative
- Communicating the Environment
- Writers on Writing
- Creative Advertising
- DJs, Digital Rhythms and Dance Cultures
- Feminist and Queer Perspectives
- Film Genre
- Foundations of Public Relations
- General News Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Communication Project
- Media and Communication Internship
- Networked Media
- People and Data
- Influencers in Communication
- Playful Media & Everyday Creatives
- Professional Writing
- Understanding Sports Media
- Storytelling
- Music Video Culture
- Wicked problems: innovative solutions
Electives
A university elective sits inside the Bachelor of Communication (Media) structure so you can sample a subject beyond the media core, minor, and school option lists while still meeting course rules. Electives are not listed as a separate marketing block on this page; they are chosen during subject planning with your advisor. Balance credit points, prerequisites, and capstone timing so the elective strengthens rather than delays your path to graduation at RMIT Melbourne City.
- University Elective
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Broadcaster
- Casting agent
- Cinematographer
- Cross-platform content developers
- Curator
- Digital media and communication strategist
- Director
- Distributor
- Editor
- Film and TV critic
- Film festival director
- Journalist
- Marketer
- Media advisor
- Media seller and buyer
- Post-production supervisor
- Producer
- Production manager
- Publicist
- Radio and podcast presenter
- Radio programmer
- Screenwriter
- Social media producer
- Website developer
- Writer
Estimated application deadline
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) offers February and July intakes for this degree. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start — earlier is better for international students.
February intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.
July intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.
Offer letter
Allow about 1 month after a complete application
Timing varies by document completeness; we help you submit a complete file the first time.
Student visa
Apply well before you travel
Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer — do not wait until the last minute. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates and closing deadlines are set by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and may change. Always verify on the official application channel before you commit.
Melbourne monthly living expenses
Estimates for studying in Melbourne (monthly). The Australian Government advises international students to budget at least AUD 30,000 per year for living costs — about AUD 2,500 per month on average. The bands below split that benchmark across rent, food, Myki transport, mobile, and personal spend. Figures are in AUD first, with MYR from the same live rate as the fee section.
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- Aim to reach out at least 3 months before your target intake (February or July) so English tests, transcripts, offer processing, and your visa can be lined up in time.
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- You apply to Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) for this degree. E-Square helps you prepare documents, personal statement, and track your application.
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- Yes — E-Square’s advisory for this pathway is free; tuition and fees are billed by the university according to your offer.
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