Bachelor of Arts via Diploma of Arts Media and Communications
Macquarie University
CRICOS provider number: 00002J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12032
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Arts via the Diploma of Arts, Media, and Communications is a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Arts and its various majors..
Take the first step toward your future by undertaking the Diploma of Arts, Media, and Communications. The Diploma of Arts, Media, and Communications introduces you to the fundamental concepts of digital media, media practice and production, and modes of communication, as well as critical thinking.
If you successfully complete the diploma, you'll progress directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma.
Once you articulate into the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll be able to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces.
Areas of study
Arts, critical thinking, international communications, media..
Career opportunities
Refer to 300101 Bachelor of Arts, 300154 Bachelor of Media and Communications..
Fees and charges
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Guaranteed selection rank: 60.00
Alternatively, you must achieve a minimum overall average mark of 60 in the HSC exams or interstate equivalent. Other factors, including your ATAR and other attempted studies, are taken into consideration with your average mark. Achieving the average mark does not guarantee you an offer. Only relevant state Board-approved academic subjects are included when reviewing your average.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you're a non-school applicant without adequate formal education, but you have informal learning or relevant work experience, you can submit a portfolio and additional information by the relevant application closing date for alternative entry pathway consideration. Portfolio entry application.
Other applicants
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Naming of awards
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