Amplify your studies

Designed for the global media professionals of tomorrow, the UTS Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies is your ticket to a rewarding future. You’ll hone your cultural knowledge and language abilities in the country of your choice, building valuable competencies in intercultural communication.

What’s more, you’ll also develop the hands-on production skills sought after by industry employers in Australia and around the world, all while benefitting from the insights and advice of our expert teaching team. Together, this will give you the in-demand cultural, language and production capabilities you need for a thrilling international creative career where you’ll carve out your own role in the global entertainment and media industry.  

Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies

CODE

UTS: C10366 (version 2)

CRICOS: 087764C

UAC: 609310 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

82.20

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DURATION

5 years full time

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Autumn Session 2025
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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$89,495

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LOCATION

City campus

What you'll study

In this program, you’ll undertake core studies in Communication and Media Arts and Production, establishing extensive experience in areas like digital literacy, creative project development and storytelling. You’ll then choose to pursue a second Communication major or broaden your learning with an array of disciplinary electives.

Meanwhile, in your International Studies program, you’ll study your culture, country and language of choice, choosing from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. As a capstone, you’ll get to pursue either (1) an international honours research project during a 12-month study abroad experience, (2) a 6-month global exchange and an internship where you complete an industry engagement project, or (3) an internship and industry engagement project with the option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks).

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

  1. 3
    core Communication subjects
  2. 3 - 4
    Communication Electives
  3. 8
    Media Arts and Production major subjects
  4. 8
    second major or elective subjects
  5. 7
    Core International Studies subjects
  6. 2 - 3
    International Pathways subjects
  1. First year

    Your first year will focus on your Communications stream, where you’ll examine topics like screen story, drama production and digital literacies. You’ll finish the year with intercultural communication, which will give you a vital foundation for your International Studies.
  2. Second year

    This year, you’ll go further, learning about documentary production and experimental media and pursuing either a second major or a broad range of electives. You’ll also commence your choice of language and culture studies.
  3. Third year

    In your third year, you’ll enhance your knowledge of your chosen country and build advanced language skills. You’ll also continue your secondary major studies or complete more electives, which cover topics like global cinema, streaming television, news and digital media.
  4. Fourth year

    Your fourth year will see you pursue your choice of International Studies pathway. Engage in honours research during a 12-month study abroad experience, or experience 6-months of global exchange at a UTS partner university and undertake an internship where you develop vital career skills in an industry research project. Options for shorter study abroad experiences (2-6 weeks) are also available or you can choose to complete all of your fourth-year subjects at UTS.
  5. Fifth year

    You’ll finish your studies with any remaining core or elective Communication units. You’ll also undertake a practical capstone, where you’ll work alone or collaboratively to design, produce and market a media project of your choice.

Course highlights

Throughout this course, you'll acquire hands-on capabilities in all aspects of media production, from creation to delivery and promotion. You'll also possess an acute understanding of the culture, society and political landscape of your chosen country, as well as intercultural skills applicable across professional contexts. 

Admissions information

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Entry schemes and pathways

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of this program, you’ll possess a broad array of highly sought-after attributes that will help you launch an exciting, global career in the growing world of media production. You’ll have the skills to create, direct and post-produce projects for a variety of purposes and settings, such as television, film, radio and digital.

With these advanced competencies, you’ll have everything you need to kick-start a rewarding, vibrant future in advertising, marketing, entertainment, social media and more, becoming an industry-leading professional in Australia or overseas.

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Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Communication at UTS

With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.

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