Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

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The Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is an exit-only course, available only to students who have undertaken the International Honours pathway in their fourth year of study. If you’re passionate about culture and language and fascinated by the production of film, television and other media, this course is perfect for you.

Choosing your country of focus, you’ll get an in-depth knowledge of its culture, society and language, putting this into practice in your exciting honours exchange. Plus, you’ll acquire job-ready production capabilities, developing the hands-on skills and experience that will help you become an in-demand professional in Australia or overseas.

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Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

CODE

UTS: C09137 (version 1)

CRICOS: 106935E

DURATION

5 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session - ICT Graduating Only 2025
Spring Session - ICT Graduating Only 2025
NOT AVAILABLE 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you'll study

In this degree, you’ll complete a range of core disciplinary units, building your knowledge and capabilities of communication, production design, experimental media and more. You’ll also undertake a variety of Communication electives or develop further expertise through a second major.

Your International Studies will give you an in-depth understanding of your country and culture of choice. You can choose from six countries: Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan, or Spain. Then, you’ll put your extensive cultural and language skills to use as you pursue your honours studies at one of our many international partner institutions.

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) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) 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.

Course structure

3

core Communication subjects
4

Communication Electives

or

3

Communication Electives
8

Media Arts and Production major subjects
8

second major or elective subjects
7

Core International Studies subjects
2

International Honours subjects

First year

You’ll start your degree with a range of core units in your Communications course. You’ll examine production, study stories for the screen and start your choice of second major, then learn about intercultural communication in preparation for your International Studies.
Second year

This year, you’ll begin studying your country and language of choice, establishing essential capabilities and intercultural awareness. You’ll also continue your media studies and elect to proceed with your second major or broaden your horizons with a variety of Communication electives.
Third year

Your third year will see you further hone your expertise in your chosen country and language, preparing for your international exchange. You’ll learn the responsibilities and techniques needed to communicate differences and continue your second major or elective studies.
Fourth year

You’ll spend this year on exchange, getting the opportunity to put your learning into practice and immerse yourself in an entirely different culture. During this time, you’ll complete a fieldwork project under academic supervision as a part of your international honours.
Fifth year

Concluding your academic journey, you’ll finalise any remaining core or elective Communication units. As a capstone, you’ll work alone or in a team to imagine, design, create and show a screen, sound or other media project of your choice.

First year

You’ll start your degree with a range of core units in your Communications course. You’ll examine production, study stories for the screen and start your choice of second major, then learn about intercultural communication in preparation for your International Studies.

Second year

This year, you’ll begin studying your country and language of choice, establishing essential capabilities and intercultural awareness. You’ll also continue your media studies and elect to proceed with your second major or broaden your horizons with a variety of Communication electives.

Third year

Your third year will see you further hone your expertise in your chosen country and language, preparing for your international exchange. You’ll learn the responsibilities and techniques needed to communicate differences and continue your second major or elective studies.

Fourth year

You’ll spend this year on exchange, getting the opportunity to put your learning into practice and immerse yourself in an entirely different culture. During this time, you’ll complete a fieldwork project under academic supervision as a part of your international honours.

Fifth year

Concluding your academic journey, you’ll finalise any remaining core or elective Communication units. As a capstone, you’ll work alone or in a team to imagine, design, create and show a screen, sound or other media project of your choice.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

In this program, you’ll acquire advanced cultural insights and language skills, which you'll hone further through your on-the-ground exchange experience in your focus country. You'll also become an experienced media production specialist, using your abilities to ideate, design, create and promote media for an array of purposes, industries and settings.

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) combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is your ticket to acquiring the skills and knowledge required to hit the ground running.
What sets this course apart is the combination of honours-level academic work and practical experience in a foreign language environment, complemented by a research project guided by UTS academics. You'll not only maintain high academic standards but also secure a placement in your chosen major.
Choose this course to acquire experience in areas such as directing, producing, scriptwriting, cinematography and post-production, enriched by cultural studies and the global opportunities offered by International Studies. 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:

Indicative total tuition fee:

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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Careers

Your future career

On completing this degree, you’ll be an experienced media professional with the language and cultural skills required to work and live overseas or to succeed in a number of internationally-focused roles. You’ll be equipped to design, carry out, post-produce and promote a variety of media for all purposes and settings, from digital ads to feature films.

This will prepare you to discover a wide world of opportunities in Australia or abroad, applying your sought-after abilities in production houses, government departments, advertising agencies, digital media start-ups, and more.

Career options

“Securing a place at UTS before my final Year 12 exams allowed me to approach the HSC with confidence and peace of mind.”

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Where you’ll study

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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.