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Bachelor of Communication and Media (Television and Radio)

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Summary
Bachelor of Communication and Media Major Television & Radio (BCNM)
  • CRICOS: 093872D
Study Mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Number of Units
  • 24 units
Duration
  • 3 years or part-time equivalent
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Semester 3 (November) intake is only offered via online study.
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Create compelling media

Want to produce television/radio programs, create animation, develop a documentary or understand the ins and outs of video and sound production? USQ’s Bachelor of Communication and Media (Television and Radio) provides a practical environment for students interested in the professional use of media broadcast technologies.

You will have access to USQ’s remote access radio and television studios. You will also receive valuable practical experience through USQ's strong industry links to some of Queensland’s best-known media organisations.

You can pursue a career as a production technician, studio room operator, animator, camera operator, production coordinator, digital board operator, audio-visual producer or post-production supervisor.
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 8
plus 1 x 8-unit Television and Radio major 8

plus 1 x second 8-unit major from Bachelor of Communication and Media*
or  2 x 4-unit minors from Bachelor of Communication and Media*
or  1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x approved courses

 8
Total 24

*The second 8-unit major or minors can be selected from the Bachelor of Communication and Media or from another USQ undergraduate program such as, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology, or Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this program:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online AUD 20720
On-campus AUD 23680

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2018 and costs will vary depending on the actual courses selected during your study. Fees may also vary from year to year as they are reviewed annually.

Entry Requirements

  • Subject pre-requisite: English (4 SA) or equivalent. Find your country's level of qualification and minimum entry requirements for this program.

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Admission pathways

Pathway programs are also available if you don't meet the English entry requirements mentioned above.

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How to apply

Apply with USQ

CRICOS: 093872D

Note: Semester 3 intake is only available via online study.

Closing dates

USQ accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2019 - Monday 25 February 2019.
  • Semester 2, 2019 - Monday 15 July 2019.
  • Semester 3, 2019 - Monday 18 November 2019.

Credit for previous study or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for credit to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
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