Media and Communication (Media industries), Bachelor

La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication equips students with the skills to craft compelling stories across various media platforms. Graduates emerge with a professional portfolio, practical industry experience, and specialized expertise to navigate the evolving media and communication sector. Offering majors in journalism, sports media, media industries, creative and professional writing, or marketing, the program allows for personalized study paths tailored to individual career goals.Students engage in real-world reporting through Upstart and Upstart Live, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities including a three-camera television studio, professional radio spaces, audio recording studios, and digital editing suites. Under the guidance of seasoned instructors, participants experience live broadcasting as presenters, producers, and vision switchers. The curriculum also delves into the ethical and legal challenges facing journalists, examining emerging issues from advancing technologies while drawing on insights from diverse media experts.

The ways stories are produced, delivered and consumed are always evolving.

In the media industries major, you’ll take a practice-based approach to developing professional skills in video and mobile storytelling, location and studio production, and news and online documentary. Focusing on all elements of story development from conception to production and editing, prepare to work collaboratively and independently across multiple digital platforms and genres. You'll graduate with a video portfolio and a critical understanding of media industry shifts.