Bachelor of Communication Studies
| Official Abbreviation | BCommunication |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
|
| 2007 UAI | 70 |
| 2007 OP | 13 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Overview | The degree develops knowledge of communication technologies in various cultural, social and historical contexts. Graduates will understand and apply a range of disciplinary methods for studying specific communications media (print, audio and audiovisial, electronic), the changing relations between them and their role in modern society. Students can study related disciplines such as history, literature, theatre, sociology, political science, or psychology. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal entry requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
| Career Opportunities | Examples include journalism, radio and television production, public relations, corporate writing, publishing, research, marketing communications, advertising and communication strategy. |
| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Communication Studies may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. |
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with no more than 60 credit points at 100-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| One Approved Major |
72 cps |
Elective Units |
72 cps |
Total |
144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Media and Culture
Writing and Publishing
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points of which 36 credit points must be in units at 200/300-level.
Articulation Program
Film and Television Production
This program is articulated with the Diploma of Screen awarded by Armidale TAFE, which is equivalent to 72 credit points. Candidates will complete COMM 180, ENCO 100 and 60 credit points from the following list, including at least 48 credit points at 300 level: COMM 120, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; ECTW 324; ENCO 306; THEA 110, 111, 307; WORK 300 or ECTW 300; WGCO 388.
Digital Television Production
This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Digital Television Production Management, awarded by the JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points.
Candidates will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level. Each year, the course coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight six credit point units to enable candidates to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; ECT 303; ECTW 324, 300; ENCO 100, 326, 329; SOCY 307 or 332; WGCO 327, 388.
Digital Animation
This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Digital Animation awarded by the JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points.
Candidates will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level. Each year, the course coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight six credit point units to enable candidates to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; ECT 303; ECTW 324, 300; ENCO 100, 326, 329; SOCY 307 or 332; WGCO 327, 388.
Audio Engineering
This program is articulated with the Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering and Sound Production, awarded by JMC Academy, which is equivalent to 96 credit points.
Candidates will complete 48 credit points from the following list, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level. Each year, the course coordinator will specify an appropriate selection of eight six credit point units to enable candidates to meet these requirements.
COMM 120, 180, 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385, 386; ECT 303; ECTW 324, 300; ENCO 100, 326, 329; HIST 368; MUSI 320; SOCY 307 or 332; WGCO 327, 388.