The Bachelor of Arts (Professional) includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

The course is designed to foster students’ individual development and allow them to develop research and analytical skills that can be applied to a range of situations. Arts students learn how to gather, synthesise and assess information, how to conceptualise issues and how to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing. Students have the opportunity to work with other students and academic staff from a range of disciplines on a project responding to one of the major social, cultural and economic challenges of the 21st century.

Media Industries

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and prepare for roles in the media environment. Gain experience in making connections with industry.

• Communications coordinator
• Community relations officer
• Digital media manager
• Media buyer
• Media campaigns officer
• Media content coordinator
• Media policy analyst
• Publisher
• Radio/podcast producer