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Media and Communication in Australia for Indian Students: Bachelor's at 5 Universities and RMIT's Master's

Communication degrees in Australia combine media, public relations, digital content and writing. Five universities on this site teach a bachelor's, from A$34,776 a year at Western Sydney to A$42,500 at Swinburne; RMIT teaches a two-year Master of Communication at A$45,120.

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  • 6universities
  • ₹23 lakhlowest fee a year
  • 3 yearsbachelor's
  • ₹30 lakhRMIT master's a year

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of CommunicationWestern SydneyBachelor's3 years₹23 lakh
A$34,776
Bachelor of Media and CommunicationNewcastleBachelor's3 years₹26 lakh
A$38,815
Bachelor of Media and CommunicationUTASBachelor's3 years₹26 lakh
A$39,450
Bachelor of Communication and MediaWollongongBachelor's3 years₹27 lakh
A$39,792
Bachelor of Media and CommunicationSwinburneBachelor's3 years₹28 lakh
A$42,500
Master of CommunicationRMITMaster's2 years₹30 lakh
A$45,120

Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.

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Communication in Australia: the figures

Across 6 universities this subject comes to 6 programmes on our list (5 bachelor's, 1 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹23 lakh (A$34,776) to ₹28 lakh (A$42,500). Least expensive: Western Sydney's Bachelor of Communication, at ₹23 lakh. Only one master's price is on the list: ₹30 lakh (A$45,120) for a year. Campus cities: Melbourne (2), Hobart / Launceston, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong. Bachelor's study lasts 3 years; a master's here takes 2 years.

Choosing a course

Look for courses with an internship, a portfolio project and specialisations in digital media or public relations. Melbourne and Sydney have most media employers; Newcastle, Wollongong and Tasmania cost less and bring regional status.

Questions from Indian students: Communication in Australia

Is a communication degree good for Indian students?
It builds skills for PR, marketing, social media and corporate communication. Jobs depend on English, a portfolio and internships.
How much is it?
Western Sydney A$34,776, Newcastle A$38,815, Tasmania A$39,450, Wollongong A$39,792, Swinburne A$42,500 a year; RMIT's master's A$45,120.
Communication or journalism?
Journalism trains reporters and editors; communication covers PR, media and organisational communication more broadly.
Do I need a portfolio?
Usually not for entry, but you should build one during the course.
Are these regional?
Newcastle, Tasmania and Wollongong are Category 2 areas.

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