Bachelor of Communication Studies
Why study the Bachelor of Communication Studies at UNE?
No longer offered, replaced with Bachelor of Media and Communications. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December 2015.
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.
Career Opportunities
Examples include journalism, radio and television production, public relations, corporate writing, publishing, research, marketing communications, advertising and communication strategy.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BCommunication | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal entry requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students who have completed a Diploma of Screen from NSW TAFE are eligible for 72 credit points of advanced standing towards this degree. |
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| 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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| Academic Colours |
white (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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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 |
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| One Approved Major |
72 cps |
Elective Units |
72 cps |
Total |
144 cps |
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; ENCO 306; THEA 110, 111, 307; WORK 300 or ARTS 301; WGCO 388.