Bachelor of Arts
Popular course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.10
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsSemester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study media industries at La Trobe?
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Industry on campus
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Courses
Looking to study media industries? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Media and Communication or you can study screen, media and performance as a major in our Bachelor of Arts; or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 61.75
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 72.70
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent4.5 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: N/PMildura: N/PShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.70
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 92.25
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Media and Communication
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.60
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Diploma of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 42.30Albury-Wodonga: N/PBendigo: N/PMildura: N/PShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent; 1 year accelerated1 year full-time; 1 year accelerated
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in media industries
Career pathways
The communication and practical skills you build in media industries prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- producer
- videographer
- digital content creator
- production coordinator
- camera operator
Future employers
Potential employers of media industries graduates include:
- ABC Television
- The Walt Disney Company
- Australian Football League
- United Nations
- NGOs
- Ad agencies