Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Computer Sciences
Why combine Media with Computer Science?
Computer-based systems are at the heart of today’s media production cycle. Apps, animations, video games—new technologies are pushing media frontiers. South Australia’s growing visual effects industry is a good example of how rapidly things are changing.
With advanced computer expertise and adaptability, you’ll be uniquely skilled for the media jobs of the future.
What will you do?
- Explore digital, interactive and emerging media technologies.
- Study complex computer-based systems and principles.
- Write, design and develop media projects.
- Gain industry experience with potential employers.
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Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
Please note: the Media specialisations available in the single degree of Bachelor of Media are not available to double degree students.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 324261 |
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| 2023 CSP ATAR | 65.15 |
| 2023 CSP IB | 24 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 70 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 25.5 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Prerequisites | SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods . IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 74.5 |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 87.7 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 94.4 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 79.75 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 92.25 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 97.5 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)<5 N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
5 62.5% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students <5 N/A All students 8 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $12,320
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Scholarships
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Careers
Career Readiness
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
Global demand for computer software is extremely high, and employment across all areas of computer science is expected to continue growing steadily. Bachelor of Computer Science graduates are well equipped to take advantage of this opportunity. Highly skilled and adaptable, they’re able to pursue information management and processing opportunities throughout industry and commerce, and across the science, entertainment and public sectors. A growing number of companies seek our graduates’ expertise. Previous graduates have gained employment with world leaders Microsoft, Google and IBM.
For information about career opportunities in media, see Bachelor of Media.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
The placement allows students to gain meaningful work experience by contributing toward a host organisation project. Students are given the opportunity to negotiate their own placements with organisations of their choice, after discussion with the Convenor of Media Industry Transitions. The student needs to ensure that their industry placement does not clash with their other courses.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Advertising Officer; Multimedia / Web Designer; Brand Marketer; Business Analyst; Computer Programmer; Systems Programmer; Web Content Manager; Internet - Web Programmer; Social Media Strategist; App Developer ...
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The VReality course has helped me learn skills needed for my career path, working in teams and designing the end product. This has prepared me to enter the workforce.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
