Explore our Media and Communication courses
Why study Media and Communication with us?
#1 in Victoria for graduate starting salary*
Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud#
Choose Media and Communication at Swinburne
Our media and communication courses not only show you the history, evolution and present issues regarding news, advertising and the media, they teach you how words and images can change the world.
In the digital age, the work of media and communication professionals has never been more important. All businesses, governments and not-for-profits need to communicate and with a communication degree, you can move into journalism, production, advertising, PR, or any number of other creative pursuits. Use your skills to harness the right message, to the right people, at the right time.
Browse our TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate media and communication courses from over 10 discipline areas to find detailed course information, application dates, ATAR scores, fees, entry requirements and more.
There's still time to apply for Semester 1
Classes begin on Monday 3 March 2025. Start your application now to secure your place.
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How to become a social media manager
Your 4-step guide on how to become a social media manager— choosing a social media course & specialisation, gaining experience and finding a job after graduation.
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How to become a digital marketer
Your step-by-step guide on how to become a digital marketer at Swinburne, including tafe and degree courses, work experience, industry membership and networking.
This Piece Of Paper_Breaks The Story
It’s this piece of paper – a Swinburne Bachelor of Media and Communication from Swinburne – that sparked Holly Dalton’s passion for the media. Now, she works for a media company in Melbourne where the cutting-edge skills she learned come in handy every day. At Swinburne, Holly got more than a piece of paper.
Journalism graduate success
Follow Kirstie’s journey from undertaking a football PR internship as part of her Journalism degree to becoming Communications Manager – Community for AFL Victoria. The skills she learned in new media helped Kirstie future-proof her career.
Advertising graduate success
Discover the endless possibilities of studying a degree in media and communication at Swinburne. Advertising graduate, Johanna, made industry connections through her lecturers and she’s excited to start her career.
*The median starting salary for our graduates is equal highest in the state. QILT: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017–2019
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Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne
- Media and Communication
- Health
The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.
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The 2024 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
- Education
- Media and Communication
The 2024 Swinburne School Teaching Excellence Awards shine a light on our incredible educators, who provide the valuable knowledge, tools and experience to students so they can be career ready.
Thursday 05 December 2024