Communication Studies
Contents
Introduction
Communication Studies at UNE is a rich mix of exciting units. The main focuses are on professional writing, media and film studies.
You can study Communication Studies at UNE as part of a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Communication, a Bachelor of International Studies, or as part of many other degrees. You can even complete a degree majoring in Film and Television Production using the technical facilities and expertise of the Armidale TAFE.
The study can be taken in the stream that suits you or you can pick the topics that suit you and design your own generalist degree. Topics include Australian film, children’s film and television, children’s picture books, cultural industries, film genres, mass media, new media, non-fiction writing, popular culture, professional writing, publishing and editing, rhetoric and public affairs, screen writing and television drama.
Study Communications at UNE to advance your knowledge and abilities, or to further your career.
Why Study Communications at UNE?
There are many reasons why UNE is the right university for you. UNE is a great place to study. We have great on-campus accommodation, a vibrant campus life, sporting facilities, skilled and experienced staff, and more.
If you choose to study by distance you will find that we have an outstanding external study program which is evident in the fact most of our student body studies externally. Courses are provided online and, for those requiring the student-teacher interaction, we offer residential schools for many of our externally offered units.
If you want a flexible, varied, approach to Communication Studies with the emphasis on film, media or writing, then UNE should be right for you.
Courses
Bachelor of Communication Studies
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Media and Culture)
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Writing and Publishing)
Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Writing)
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of International Studies (Advanced)
Graduate Certificate in Writing
Units
*ECTW 300* If you are interested in enrolling in ECTW 300 Research and Professional Practice, please read About ECTW 300 first. You will find a link to the Project Proposal Form on this page. This form must be completed and approved BEFORE permission to enrol in the unit is complete.
COMM 120 Communication and Culture
COMM 180 Film: Style and Story
COMM 315/COMM 415 Children's Film and Television
COMM 321/COMM 421 Mass Communication
COMM 323/COMM 423 New Media
COMM 325/COMM 425 Popular Television Drama
COMM 383/COMM 483 Film Genre
COMM 385/COMM 485 Australian Film
COMM 386/COMM 486 Screenwriting
ECT 303/ECT 403 Research in Writing
ECTW 300 Research and Professional Practice
ECTW 324 Culture Industries
ENCO 100 Communication Skills: Composition
ENCO 102 Introduction to Writing in Genres
ENCO 306/ENCO 406 Writing for Work: Styles and Contexts
ENCO 308/ENCO 408 The Art of Non-Fiction
ENCO 310/ENCO 410 Children's Literature: Picture Books and Fantasy
ENGL 304/ENGL 404 Critical and Creative Writing Through Literature
WGCO 327/WGCO 427 Reading Popular Culture
WGCO 388/WGCO 488 Visual Pleasures: Feminism Goes to the Movies
Careers
Advertising and communication strategist, administrator, announcer, broadcasting producer, broadcasting sales, corporate writer, editorial assistant, film critic, journalist, 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.
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
Armidale Film and Television School,
http://www.armidale.info/film/film&television.htm
City University of Hong Kong,
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/
JMC Academy,
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/
Contacts
Dr Neil Rattigan
Convenor of Communication Studies
Lecturer (Communication Studies)
School of Arts
University of New England
ARMIDALE NSW 2351
Australia
Telephone (02) 6773 2624. International: +61 2 6773 2624.
Facsimile (02) 6773 2623. International: +61 2 6773 2623.
email: nrattiga@une.edu.au
Administrative Assistants for Communication Studies
Helena Davies
Telephone (02) 6773 2534
email: hdavies@une.edu.au
Nicola Speden
Telephone (02) 6773 2620
email: nspeden2@une.edu.au