Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production)

Where creativity meets innovation

If you dream of working in the vibrant, creative film, television and media industry, the UTS Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) is your ideal degree. Practically focused and informed by industry, this program is designed to give you the hands-on production skills sought-after by employers in this space, giving you the foundation you need for a rewarding and successful career.

You’ll learn from leading practitioners in the Australian film and television industry, getting insider knowledge into real production processes. You’ll graduate with a comprehensive, professional-grade portfolio of work, helping you accelerate your future and land your dream role, where you’ll play a starring role in the entertainment and media industry of tomorrow.

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Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production)

CODE

UTS: C10362 (version 2)

CRICOS: 087734J

UAC: 600018 (Autumn Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

82.25

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DURATION

3 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session - Insearch Domestic HECS Only 2025
Spring Session - ICT Graduating Only 2025
NOT AVAILABLE 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$52,312.86

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Within this degree, you’ll complete core Communication studies, learning about digital literacy, citizenship and the communication of difference. You’ll then specialise your learning through your Media Arts and Production major, where you’ll attain practical competencies in designing, developing and delivering a range of media, from drama to documentary.

You’ll also have the option to enhance your specialised skillset further through a second major in areas like journalism, strategic communication, digital media or social and political science. Alternatively, you’ll broaden your educational experience with your choice of electives.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) 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.

3

core Communication subjects
3

Communication Electives

or

4

Communication Electives
8

Media Arts and Production major subjects
8

second major or elective subjects

First year

Your first year will see you build foundational knowledge of Communication and media. You’ll learn about media arts, production and screen story, then complete units in your choice of secondary major stream, such as social media, journalism or strategic communication.
Second year

This year, you’ll go further into your core studies, learning about documentary production, experimental media and the communication of difference. You’ll also continue your second major studies or elect to enhance your knowledge through your choice of electives.
Third year

Finalising your degree, you’ll undertake any remaining core, elective or secondary major units. You’ll also work individually or within a team to design and deliver one or more projects as a capstone to your studies.

First year

Your first year will see you build foundational knowledge of Communication and media. You’ll learn about media arts, production and screen story, then complete units in your choice of secondary major stream, such as social media, journalism or strategic communication.

Second year

This year, you’ll go further into your core studies, learning about documentary production, experimental media and the communication of difference. You’ll also continue your second major studies or elect to enhance your knowledge through your choice of electives.

Third year

Finalising your degree, you’ll undertake any remaining core, elective or secondary major units. You’ll also work individually or within a team to design and deliver one or more projects as a capstone to your studies.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program will shape you into an experienced media professional, giving you the tools to effectively carry out every stage of the production journey. You’ll have experience in drama, documentary, experimental and other projects, along with the creative, ethical and innovative mindset required for a thrilling media career.

Admissions information

For those who dream about making their own films, working on set, or in media production, the Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) is your ticket to acquiring the skills and knowledge required to hit the ground running.
Choose this course to acquire experience in areas such as directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography and post-production. This hands-on course, designed and taught by leading practitioners in the Australian film and television industry, will enable you collaborate on diverse projects, and foster lasting creative partnerships, as you discover and hone your unique creative vision.
What sets this course apart is the blend of hands-on experience and theoretical grounding you will receive, facilitated by access to industry-standard equipment and facilities, right in the heart of Sydney’s thriving creative industries precinct. Upon completion, you will emerge with a professional portfolio of work, ready to excel in roles from traditional filmmaking to digital content creation.
Located in the creative precinct of inner-city Sydney, UTS students have access to a wide variety of industry-standard equipment and facilities. Collaborating on a range of projects, students develop life-long creative partnerships from within a cohort of like-minded practitioners, whilst experimenting with their creative vision. They not only learn contemporary facets of media production, but also classic techniques and concepts rooted in the foundation of cinema and storytelling. Using industry-based production models, this course allows students to experience and specialise in a variety of roles such as cinematography, scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, editing, and more. UTS student productions have been screened internationally, won awards at film festivals, and have been developed further into series.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $16,992.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $52,312.86

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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Entry schemes and pathways

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UTS Early Entry program

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

Elite athletes and performers

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

InpUTS

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

Completing a recognised TAFE or VET provider qualification

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Jumbunna Admissions Program

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

Changing from another undergraduate course

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Careers

Your future career

On completing this course, you’ll have advanced media production and communication skills, which will help you launch a rewarding career in this fascinating industry. You’ll be able to invent, plan, execute and post-produce a variety of media for any use and purpose, designing effective communications for everything from socials to the silver screen.

With these in-demand competencies, you’ll be ready to kick-start your successful future in the ever-changing world of production, where you’ll take on the challenge of creating the exciting, engaging media communications of tomorrow.

Career options

Studio

Bon Marche

The Bon Marche studio is a flexible space for students to hone their media performance and production skills. The studio Incorporates a stage and performance and media arts production space along with a green screen and high-tech audio and lighting set up options.

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.

See more facilities

Students shooting video in a green screen studio. — Direct productions in our Bon Marche Studio.

Undergraduate students collaborate on a project in the Building 3 sound studios — Collaborate in our media production facilities.

Aerial view of the UTS Library reading room, showing desks, study areas and shelves with books. — Find your perfect library study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.

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.