Bachelor of Communication and Media

The Bachelor of Communication and Media awarded by the University of Wollongong (UOW) is a one-year interdisciplinary degree that offers a broad introduction to the changing fields of communication and media. This degree has a strong international focus and supports you to develop independent research skills that are appropriate to a wide range of careers. Our curriculum is co-developed by experts in their fields who head international committees and edit journals that have world-wide circulation and delivered by a team of educators who are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. UOW has been consistently ranked in the top 200 in the world for the quality of our graduates (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).

Senior Professor
Sue Bennett

Executive Dean
Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
University of Wollongong



In the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH) we harness our natural desire to think, examine, express and create with the goal of achieving positive social change.

"We do that by promoting ways in which people can live meaningful, healthy, secure and sustainable lives as well as improving our understanding of human thought, culture and art, to advance an inquisitive, harmonious and equitable society."

Admission, entry requirements, and fees

Programme information

FACULTY Arts and Humanities
PROGRAMME Bachelor of Communication and Media
PROG. CODE BCM (1706)
CAMPUS Tai Wai
QF LEVEL 5
DURATION 1 year (Top Up Degree)
CREDIT UNITS 72CUs
AWARD TYPE Bachelor Degree
QR REF/ VALIDITY PERIOD 20/000385/L5 
01/09/2024-31/08/2028

This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.

Programme leaflet

Programme enquiry

For enquiries, please contact Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Telephone No: 2707 3113 or Email: uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au).

 
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. How you apply will depend on your student type.
 

Click here for more information on admissions procedures.

 

Students (including mature applicants) must have completed a recognised associate degree or a higher diploma in a related discipline. The completed qualifications taken for entry need to be pitched at HKQF level 4 at a minimum. 

AND 

English language proficiency requirement

 

  • IELTS Academic – 6.0 overall (Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 5, Speaking 5); or
  • Pearson Academic – 54 overall (Reading 54, Writing 54, Listening 47, Speaking 47); or
  • Cambridge Advanced - 169 (based on revised 2015 exam format); or
  • TOEFL 70 internet (Reading 18 Writing 18 Listening 17 Speaking 17 ; or
  • Equivalent 

Remark: Completion of a 2-year tertiary study at an approved institution taught and assessed in English is considered as meeting the English proficiency requirement of the course. The qualification must have been obtained within the previous 2 years.

Related Programmes

Qualified graduates from the following programmes can be admitted directly to Bachelor of Communication and Media:

UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK)
Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (French and English)
Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and English)
Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Spanish and English)
Associate of Arts in Communication and Public Relations
Associate of Arts in Cultural Studies
Associate of Arts in Visual Design
Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication
Associate of Arts in Translation and Interpretation
Associate of Business Administration in Marketing
Associate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies
Associate of Social Science in Public Relations and Advertising
Associate of Social Science
Associate of Science in Creative & Interactive Media Production
Higher Diploma in Digital Communication Design
Hong Kong Baptist University College of International Education (HKBU CIE)
Associate of Arts in Creative Communication
Associate of Arts in Creative Digital Media Design
Associate of Arts in Creative Media Writing
Associate of Arts in Film Television and Digital Media Studies
Associate of Arts in Journalism
Associate of Arts in Media and Communication
Associate of Arts in European Studies
HKU SPACE Community College
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies in Advertising and Communications
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies in Media and Cultural Studies
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies in Creative Media and Cultural Studies
HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC)
Associate of Applied Social Sciences in Psychology
Higher Diploma in Fashion Styling and Image Design
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community College (PolyU HKCC)
Associate in English for Professional Communication
Associate in Language and Culture
Associate in Public Relations and Communication
Associate of Arts
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Note
Admission is not limited to graduates from the above programmes. Applicants from other programmes will be assessed individually.

 

Fees

Application Fee

HK$150

Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews.  Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
  1. By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004)
  2. OR
  3. By Octopus Card at the College Office

Total Tuition Fee

Students are required to pay the fees listed below upon admission:

Programme

Tuition Fee (whole program), payable in 3 installments *

*Tuition Fee local with NMTSS, payable in 3 installments *

Administration Fee

Bachelor of Computer Science

HK$97,800

HK$63,410

HK$1,000

Bachelor of Communication and Media

HK$97,800

HK$63,410

HK$1,000

 

Financial Assistance

UOW College Hong Kong has registered under Cap 320 and is now an Approved Post Secondary College in Hong Kong under the Ordinance. Qualified local students of our College enrolled in the UOW top-up degree will be eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS). In the 2024/25 academic year, students can obtain an annual subsidy up to HK$34,390. The amount for the 2024/25 cohort will be subject to review with reference to the CCPI in Hong Kong. For details, please check on the website located at www.cspe.edu.hk/en/nmt

Students enrolled in these programs may also apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS).

Programme structure and outcomes

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. 

In this programme, you are introduced to core concepts in the academic study of media and communication practice. You will develop flexible and transferable skills that will prepare you to engage with global media practices that are impacting different professions and industries. Students graduating from the Bachelor of Communication and Media will be able to:

 

PILODescription
1.

Demonstrate sound understanding of media and communication industries, practices, users, and regulation;

2.

Demonstrate practical production skills appropriate to the Digital and Social Media major;

3.

Communicate effectively and ethically across a wide range of contexts, and contribute at a high level to the circulation of ideas and information;

4.

Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and in teams, to manage continuous professional self- development, and to sustain professional relationships with integrity;

5.

Synthesise conceptual, analytical and practical production skills to address complex issues in media and communication;

6.

Develop novel solutions and resources that demonstrate expertise in media and communication.

  • Media and Social Justice
  • Transnational Media and Culture
  • Digital Media
  • Research Practices
  • Emerging Issues

All students are required to complete twelve (12) subjects worth six (6) credit points each from the list below to be awarded the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Digital and Social Media Major). 

The course structure* is outlined below. 

Semester A 

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

BCM206

Future Networks

6

BCM212

Understanding Research Practices

6

BCM222

Global Media and Social Justice

6

BCM241

Media Ethnographies

6

Semester B 

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

BCM214

Digital and Social Innovation

6

BCM215

Game Media Industries

6

BCM313

The Future of Work (elective)

6

BCM325

Future Cultures

6

Semester C 

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

BCM300

Game Experience Design

6

BCM302

Advanced Digital Artefact

6

BCM303

Collaborative Production Workshop

6

BCM312

Animal, Human, Technology

6

*Program may be subject to change.

Career opportunities include:

  • Online content producer

  • Digital content editor

  • Social media manager

  • Communications manager
  • Public relations and media researcher

     

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Hotline: 2707 3113

Email:  uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au

This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.

This is a registered programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance in Hong Kong (Registration No.: 212896). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualifications to which this programme may lead.

QR Level: 5

 QR Registration No.: 20/000385/L5

 QR Reg. Validity Period: 29/08/2020–31/08/2024

Student testimonial

The exploration of Bachelor of Communication and Media (BCM) at UOW College Hong Kong has been a thrilling journey. My academic year in the BCM course has proven to be an exceptionally dynamic and enriching educational experience. Engaging in various projects has afforded me the opportunity to delve deeper into the influential realms of social media and technology, enabling the creation of compelling content. Undoubtedly, this firsthand experience holds immense value for my future career pursuitMaria GempitaBachelor of Communication and Media

Contact us

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Emailuowchk-fah@uow.edu.au

Address: 3/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)

College Office

Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax
: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail
uowchk-main@uow.edu.au

Address: 1/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)

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