The discipline of Media and Communications provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the history, scope and socio-cultural impact of new media technologies, and of the debates that have accompanied their development and use. It focuses, in addition, on new computer-based multimedia and Australian media industries in relation to globalisation.

Students are equipped with a thorough knowledge of the rapidly changing fields media and communications. This grounding enables them to interpret, create and apply the products of new media not only in the context of the mass information and entertainment industries but also in a variety of other public and private sectors such as education, on-the-job training and specialised information services.

Studying Media and Communications at UNSW

The study of Media and Communications at UNSW is primarily through the School of Media and Communications. At an undergraduate level, a core program in Media and Communications is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and the Bachelor of Science (Media and Communications). An Honours year is also available for high achieving students. Postgraduate study is also available.