Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Entry Requirements |
Normal entry requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
Full details on this course can be found in the Course and Unit Catalogue.
You can undertake an Honours degree in Communication Studies at UNE to advance your knowledge and to further your career.
The Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours at UNE gives you the right skills in the right combination, delivered in a way that suits you (on-campus or by distance) and with flexible entry options.
Choose your own research topics and build your skills based on studies in research methodologies, communication theories and studies in film, documentary, media or writing.
You can do your Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours at UNE on campus in Armidale or at home where you live, and you can complete the degree in one year of full time study or two years part time.
See why UNE consistently receives five stars for Graduate Starting Salary, Graduate Satisfaction and Overall Graduate Rating (Good Universities Guide).
If you are looking for a university that combines the highest academic standards with flexible entry and modes of learning, then UNE is a smart choice.
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Who Should Do It?
If you have completed a degree in Communication Studies or a related field and you want to go on to higher studies or to advanced career opportunities, especially in research, then you should consider the Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours at UNE.
Career Opportunities
An Honours degree is the traditional path to candidacy in a PhD but the proven high-level literacy and research skills also advance your career opportunities in many other directions.
These opportunities include: administrator, advertising and communication strategist, announcer, broadcasting producer, broadcasting sales, corporate writer, editorial assistant, film critic, journalist, lecturer, market research analyst, media analyst, media programmer, news writer/editor, office manager, policy analyst, presenter, promotions manager, public relations assistant, public relations officer, publisher, reporter, research worker, sales manager, speech writer, technical writer.
What Shall I Study?
Film, media and writing are the main subject areas for those completing a Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours at UNE, but each student’s focus is largely up to the individual.
The Honours year has two parts. Under academic supervision, every honours student will undertake a major research project of their own choosing. Honours students will also complete assignments on communication theories and research methodologies and electives on film, documentary, media, theory or writing.
Further Information
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