Media Studies

What is Media Studies? 

Gain critical skills in understanding the pivotal role of media in contemporary life by specialising in media studies during your Bachelor of Media at UNSW. Media is fundamental to life, culture, politics, and history, acting as a tool for information and communication for communities across the globe. Media studies at UNSW allows you to sharpen your focus on real-world issues, including:  

• Media and democracy, and politics and challenges of mis- and disinformation. 
• Social media and digital culture. 
• Critical data studies and algorithmic culture. 
• Media activism and social change. 
• AI and emerging technologies. 
• Climate change communication and environmental media. 
• Media arts and creative media practices.  

Our diverse approach to studying media will guide you in building a firm foundation of knowledge through debates and discussions on how we communicate to the masses, what the history of media has taught us, and how we can create a better media landscape for tomorrow.   

Why study Media Studies at UNSW?

At UNSW, our Media Studies programs help you develop the creativity, rigour, adaptability, independence and cultural reflexivity needed to understand and work within today’s rapidly changing media environment. You’ll gain insight into how media industries operate while building the skills to critically analyse the evolving media landscape across historical, social, political, material and theoretical contexts. 

Throughout the program, diverse perspectives are woven into the curriculum, introducing you to a wide range of media practices and voices. You’ll explore how media can be a powerful tool for social justice, cultural expression and meaningful change in an interconnected world. 

Careers in Media Studies 

You'll graduate ready to work across the media industries with the critical knowledge and skills you need to adapt to whatever the future brings. With an array of research methods and analytical techniques in your toolkit, you’ll be able to stand out professionally with a combination of critical and creative skills and knowledge.  Careers include:

• Digital media 
• Media Advocacy & Activism  
• Community Organising  
• Public Affairs / Policy Communications  
• Nonprofit Communications Officer  
• Campaign Strategist  
• Communications