Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title:
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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies -
Bachelor of Science
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Abbreviation:
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BCM-BSc
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Home Faculty:
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Faculty of Arts
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Duration:
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4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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216
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Delivery Mode:
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Mostly face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring. (Students with Advanced Standing may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available).
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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797
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UAC Code:
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751353
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CRICOS Code:
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049644D
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Overview
In Science where students take extensive studies in discipline areas, the BCM adds an opportunity to broaden the focus, to acquire skills outside the main areas of the degree and thereby increase its marketability. The core of the BCM deals with contemporary issues in politics, communication studies and media, giving students a broad grounding in which to situate their major study. The Media Technology Studies major complements the Science degree well, allowing students to examine the rise of the media industry and critique the controversies marking the growth of media technology.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Commerce a student must:
a) complete all the compulsory (core) subjects in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and the required subjects of one of the specialist studies in that degree;
b) complete a major study in the Faculty of Science and satisfy the requirements prescribed in the Science schedule;
c) where necessary, undertake elective subjects from the Course Structures of the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies or the General Schedule to ensure that at least 216 credit points have been completed.
Assessment
Assessment in this course varies between subjects and programs, but typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations, practicals, labs in-class tests and/or exams. The assessment requirements of each subject are set out in the individual subject outlines which students receive in the first week of session.
Major Study
Students must take one major from each degree program.
Majors in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies available in 2007:
For details of the major studies please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (single degree entry). Majors are available in: Advertising and Marketing, Journalism and Screen Studies.
Majors in the Bachelor of Science available in 2007:
The requirements for all Science majors are listed under the Bachelor of Science within the Faculty of Science or, for Population Health and Psychology, in the Bachelor of Science in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Students enrolled in the double degree program should consult both faculties about their choice of major studies.
Minor Study
Students may also take a minor study listed in the Course Structures of the Bachelor of Arts (Course code 702), with the exception of the minor in Communication Studies.
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