Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Testamur Title:
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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts
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Abbreviation:
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BCM-BA
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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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794
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UAC Code:
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751350
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CRICOS Code:
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049640G
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Overview
This double degree program enables students to combine a major from the Bachelor of Arts with the Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies. The Arts major must meet the requirements set down in this Handbook for majors under course code 702. The Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies component of the double degree must meet the requirements of the prescribed major and at least one of the specialisations as set out under course code 798. The combination of the two degrees broaden the employment prospects for students by allowing them to complement the studies in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies with a major from Arts. Some students, for example, have combined the Journalism specialisation with Politics, others have combined the Screen Studies specialisation with English Literatures.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts 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 one major study offered by a member unit of the Faculty of Arts under course code 702;
c) complete not more than 90 credit points at 100-level;
d) where necessary, undertake elective subjects from the Course Structures of the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies or the General Schedule to ensure that at least 216 credit points have been completed.
Students may count no more than 36 credit points of PC (Pass Conceded) or PR (Pass Restricted) grades towards the 216 required for the degree.
Assessment
Assessment in this course varies between subjects and programs, but typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations and in-class tests and/or exams. Some subjects may have an additional practical component. 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/specialisation from each degree program. If a student wishes to take more than one major from a degree program, s/he should see an academic adviser in the Faculty of Arts.
Specialisations in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies available in 2008
For details of the specialisations please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (single degree entry). Specialisations are available in: Advertising and Marketing, Journalism, and Screen Studies.
Majors in the Bachelor of Arts
All Arts majors and their requirements are listed under the Bachelor of Arts entry.
Students enrolled in the double degree program should consult the academic adviser in the Faculty of Arts about their choice of major studies.
Minor Study
Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set.
For information on Advanced Standing and Entry requirements, see the entry for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies in this Handbook.
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