Bachelor of Media and Communications
Why study the Bachelor of Media and Communications at UNE?
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.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
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-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BMediaComm | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2011 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Media and Communications on the basis of previous tertiary study. Students who have completed a Diploma of Screen from TAFE New England are eligible for 72 credit points of advanced standing towards this degree. Students who have completed an Advanced Diploma of Screen from TAFE New England are eligible for 96 credit points of advanced standing towards this degree. |
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| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Media and Communications 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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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-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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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| One Approved Major | 54 cps |
| Elective Units | 66 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
Approved Majors
Media and Culture
Writing and Publishing
Film and Television Production (restricted to students in articulation programs only)
Articulation Program
Candidates articulating from the Diploma of Screen (having completed studies at Australian Qualifications Framework levels 4 and 5) must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.
Film and Television Production
Candidates articulating from the Advanced Diploma of Screen (having completed studies at Australian Qualifications Framework levels 4 and 5) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Film and Television Production
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one approved major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Media and Communications.
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Arts on completion of 48 credit points. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements for the Bachelor of Media and Communications. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points, including 36 credit points at 200/300-level. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements for the Bachelor of Media and Communications. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.