Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M) + Bachelor of Communication - Media - Accelerated (BP221ACC) (055813G)

Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M): Foundation Studies is delivered by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training, a fully owned entity of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. Foundation Studies provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop students' global and social network, setting them up for success at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Bachelor of Communication - Media - Accelerated (BP221ACC) (055813G): Situated in a purpose-designed building in the heart of vibrant Melbourne, this degree accesses state-of-the-art learning facilities. Students will learn to analyze media in a broad historical and cultural context, as well as encourage critical engagement and innovation across a range of media platforms. Ultimately, the Bachelor of Communication (Media) will provide students with a broad knowledge of a wide range of media including traditional and emerging forms. It will also provide skills and knowledge that will help them to determine their specific career directions and to facilitate lifelong learning.

This degree produces critically informed contemporary media professionals who are creative and multi-skilled communicators. Graduates are able to deliver innovative content for a wide range of existing and new platforms including film, television and radio, social and mobile media, and the web.

Graduates will be fluent with technology and the evolving media environment and are creative thinkers and problem-solvers employed across a wide range of industry sectors. Industries that degree graduates have moved into include film and television, radio, screen culture, internet and mobile media production, government and education.

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enrol.