Overview Kick start your career as an adaptable, multi-skilled media professional. La Trobe’s Bachelor of Media and Communication is your introduction to an exciting, varied and creative field of work. Depending on your career goals and choice of major, you’ll have the opportunity to: Work in our on-campus strategic communication agency Join the editorial team at upstart Produce and present broadcast programs in our Upstart Media Hub. You’ll also enjoy access to a full audio recording studio, digital editing suites, the latest AV production equipment and a three-camera TV studio. Complement your communication subjects with electives such as politics, languages, media production, history, English, economics, science, IT and health. More reasons to study Media and Communications at La Trobe. Take advantage of our direct connections to Channel 7, Channel 9, ANZ, the Victorian Institute for the Blind, Melbourne WebFest and more Learn from highly qualified staff with extensive media experience Broaden your perspective with overseas study options in Florence, Oxford and the USA Contribute to our award-winning documentary web series, Magnify Melbourne Benefit from La Trobe’s successful alumni network. La Trobe Media and Communications graduates have gone on to work for The Age, The Project, AFL Media, Fox Footy and The Australian Specializations, majors and minors Journalism Write, produce, and report on and present compelling stories for video, audio, mobile and online platforms. Sport Journalism Combine journalism studies with sports subjects. Take advantage of La Trobe Sport’s industry partners, including Carlton Football Club, Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Rebels. Media Industries Develop holistic skills in mobile storytelling, script writing and film and TV production. Shoot and edit across different smart devices, broadcast cameras, screens, workflows and platforms. Public Relations Learn how audience behaviour and social media is disrupting the media landscape, while mastering communications strategies for global audiences. This major is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). Career outcomes The media sector is in constant demand for skilled employees. As a La Trobe graduate, you’ll be well placed to pursue careers in a diverse range of professions. Career pathways include: Reporter Presenter Journalist Media liaison officer Sound recordist Public relations officer Social media manager Copywriter Camera operator Director/producer/editor (TV and film) Media producer Content creator Technical writer Videographer Consultant Researcher Screenwriter and more. Professional recognition The Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations) is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree.