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We are ranked #1 in Australia for Communication Studies (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2025) and among the top 40 globally for Communication & Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).

About communications and media studies

Whether it’s in our relationships, professions, or political and cultural engagement, our lives are increasingly played out in and through media. As the world becomes more connected, there’s an important need for people who can navigate the complexities of the dynamic media landscape.

Why choose communications and media studies?

Digital media are changing our world – let’s make it better. Some of the areas we explore are social media; youth media; communications ethics; policy and law; climate change communication; video games; media, race and gender; celebrity; and music industries.

Our research has impacted change in a number of areas, including reform to live music regulation in Melbourne. We made significant contributions to a report on Australian attitudes toward online privacy, launched by the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

Our staff are champions of ‘ideas entrepreneurship’, committed to channeling innovative research through media to stimulate public debate and provide evidence for policy reform. We have robust and growing partnerships with leaders and practitioners in media and communications industries that contribute to our guest lecture and internship programs.

What will you study?

Communications is about relationships and structures. Topics you’ll explore include:

• Effects of traditional and new communications technologies such as print, television, film, electronic and digital media, popular music, video games
• The complex relationships between audiences,
  producers and policy-makers
• Structure of communications industries
• Relations between media, culture and power.

Career opportunities

Communications and media studies will enable you to pursue a career as a:

• Media planner
• Communications and media policy analyst
• Multimedia specialist
• Researcher, broadcasting/film/video
• Climate change communications strategist
• Public relations officer
• Social media manager
• Television/film/video producer
• Web content manager
• Communications coordinator in government, private or not-for-profit sector
• Media critic
• Media consultant and much more.

Global study

With Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll have the opportunity to venture into new and challenging contexts where you can apply your expertise.

Short term programs:

• Global correspondent – Varied locations.

Exchange programs include:

• University of Wisconsin-Madison – USA
• Monash Malaysia
• National University of Singapore – Singapore
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong
• Danish School of Media and Journalism – Denmark
• HU University of Applied Sciences – The Netherlands
• University of Leeds – England.

Global Immersion Guarantee:

As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and  accommodation covered as part of your degree.