Bachelor of Media and Communications and Bachelor of Science
North Ryde , Australia
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Communications | Media Studies
Area of study
Journalism and Information
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Macquarie University's double degree in Media and Communications and Science equips students with practical skills in media production, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving. Through access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry connections, graduates gain a competitive edge in media and science careers, potentially reducing their study time by up to two years.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science
is designed for students who are passionate about discovery and questioning the norm. Students will learn from world-renowned researchers who are tackling global issues such as climate change, materials science, and biotechnology. The program allows students to explore complementary disciplines or non-science units to broaden their knowledge.
Key Features:
- Practical Skills: The program emphasizes developing high-level practical skills that are in demand by employers.
- Production Skills: Students gain production skills relevant to various industry practices across diverse platforms.
- Media Hub: Students have access to Macquarie University's multi-million-dollar media hub, which includes professional studio spaces, industry-standard digital workstations, a theatre, and digital production tools.
- Unique Science Degree: The Bachelor of Science is the only science degree in Australia that integrates employability skills into the curriculum from the first year.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students benefit from modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
- Double Degree Benefits: The double degree program allows students to gain knowledge in two complementary or different areas, enhancing their employability prospects and potentially fast-tracking their learning by up to two years.
Careers:
The program aims to prepare students for a range of careers in the media and science industries. The university works closely with various industries and sectors to ensure graduates are job-ready.
Other:
- Macquarie University's campus is located in one of Australia's largest business and technology precincts.
- The university offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the skills they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- A-level: AAB including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.
- Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, PE.
- Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, psychology, statistics.
- Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
- GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, graded at D39M6P0 including distinctions in biology and mathematics or chemistry. Accept Access courses in Applied Science and Science. Will also consider (depending on subject content): biochemical sciences, biological and health science, biological sciences, biosciences, combined sciences, life and biological science, physical sciences.
- BTEC:
- Extended Diploma: DDM plus A/B in A-level biology or chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted).
- Diploma: DD plus A/B in A-level biology or chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted).
- Subsidiary Diploma: Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must normally have at least 2 A-levels and at least one of these should be biology or chemistry (plus another science or science-related subject depending on the BTEC subject).
- Cambridge Pre-U:
- BSc: D3/D3/M1 including D3 in biology or chemistry plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.
- MBiol: D3/D3/D3 including D3 in biology or chemistry plus another science or science-related subject. Global Perspectives excluded.
- International Baccalaureate:
- BSc: 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.
- MBiol: 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject.
- Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level):
- BSc: H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 including H2 in biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related subject at higher level.
- MBiol: H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related at higher level.
- Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers:
- BSc: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AB in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.
- MBiol: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including biology or chemistry, plus another science or science-related subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.
- Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
- Science-related subjects: geography, PE, psychology, use of maths and statistics.
- Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
- For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
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