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Bachelor of Arts - Media Macquarie University, Australia

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Full Time 3 Year(s) A$ 23,832 (US$ 24,921) a year FEB-12,JUL-12

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Course summary

This degree will prepare students for a wide range of jobs in the media industry and beyond, with the flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts degree. The Media major is itself flexible. Students can choose from a range of digital media production choices, complemented by contemporary approaches to media theory. This course is suitable for students who want the flexibility to study a range of areas within one degree. The flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts program is ideal if they have interests across a number of diverse career opportunities. Media graduates have found employment with leading institutions in the fields of media production, journalism, corporate communications, advertising and public relations, public policy, film and television production, and a wide range of media and communications positions requiring convergent media skills, as well as a range of administrative roles in business, government, teaching, research and the arts. Media also prepares people for careers as cutting-edge independent and/or freelance creative producers as film makers, professional writers and authors, broadcasters, researchers and as designers/creators of new media products.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have an IELTS (Academic English only) score of minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section; a TOEFL (paper based test) minimum score of 580 overall, with 53 listening, 52 reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE; TOEFL (computer based test score of minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing and TOEFL (internet based test) score of minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking.

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Qualification

Bachelor Degree

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

About Macquarie University

As a Macquarie University student you will join a diverse and welcoming community of 33,000 students, with 10,400 international students from over 114 countries. Graduate outcomes With the high calibre of its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising that Macquarie's graduates are highly sought after: their starting salaries have been amongst the highest in Australia for more than a decade (The Good Universities Guide 1998-2010). Research focus Macquarie' read more

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Institution info

  • Overview As a Macquarie University student you will join a diverse and welcoming community of 33,000 students, with 10,400 international students from over 114 countries. Graduate outcomes With the high ...read more
  • Location Macquarie University's North Ryde campus is uniquely located in parklands only 30 minutes drive to Sydney Harbour and Sydney's Central Business District.   The modern, well-equipped ...read more
  • Facilities Macquarie University is committed to providing students with an enjoyable and enriching experience. They have a dedicated International Student Services team, who can help with almost any enquiry - ...read more
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  • Rankings & Ratings Ranked among Australia's nine top universities and within the top 40 in the Asia-Pacific region (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings of World Universities, 2010), Macquarie University i ...read more
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