Study areas
Discover diverse study areas that empower you to develop your expertise and shape your creative and professional future.
At UNSW School of the Arts & Media, explore how creativity, storytelling, and critical perspectives shape what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving digital world. From creative writing, communications and journalism, and English literary studies to film, media, music, PR and advertising, theatre and performance, and screen production, our study areas equip you to influence culture, spark ideas, and make meaningful change.
Creative Writing
Creative writing empowers you to produce innovative contributions to contemporary literature. You’ll explore experimental writing across genres in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and more.
Communication and Journalism
Recognised as the Australian university with the strongest connections to the journalism industry, we offer you the chance to gain hands-on experience and build valuable professional networks.
English Literary Studies
With our world-ranking English literary studies, you’ll study with teachers and researchers who are deeply passionate about their work and believe that English is more than an academic discipline.
Film Studies
Over its 120-year history, film has evolved from a novelty item to a medium that informs every aspect of society and contemporary life. Studying film studies will help you tell and share stories.
Media Studies
Contemporary media influences all aspects of our lives. You’ll investigate and learn from leading academics and have opportunities to work with real clients on live projects.
Music
Learn that music is more than just an expression. We’ll help you develop your ability to the highest standards in performing, composing, researching, producing or teaching.
PR and Advertising
Develop a strong understanding of current and emerging PR and advertising practices, and how they have evolved to influence our daily lives.
Theatre and Performance
Explore live performance. Be part of stage plays with professional directors, work with a team on collaborative creations, stage an action in public spaces or undertake work as a solo performer.
Screen Production
Screen Production offers hands-on courses in film, media, sound, writing, animation, games, and VR, equipping you with creative and professional skills for the evolving global media industry. You’ll explore new ideas and innovative approaches to production that prepare you for a dynamic career in the creative arts.