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La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2020, Ranking Web of Universities
Get hands-on experience working in our on-campus PR agency, newsroom and media hub.
See where you’ll put knowledge into practice
As a media and communications student, you’ll build a strong portfolio to show future employers.
Explore the Bachelor of Media and Communications
Looking to study social media? It's available as a minor in our Bachelor of Media and Communication, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 93.95
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 5 years full time or part-time equivalent5 years
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 56.45
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: One year
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 6 months full time or part time equivalent6 months full time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time1 year
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full time or part-time equivalent1 year full time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: Either 1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time) or 2 years full-time (4 years part-time). The length of the course will be determined by the relevance of your previous educational experience.2 years
Location: City
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMarch, July, November
Duration: Two years full-time or part-time equivalentTwo years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: AnytimeAnytime
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: Non-cognate: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Cognate: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalentNon-cognate: 2 years full time
Cognate: 1.5 years fulltime
Social media builds your communication and digital skills and prepares you for a range of careers, including:
Potential employers of social media graduates include:
