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 Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies adds an opportunity to broaden their focus, to acquire skills outside the main areas of the degree and thereby increase its marketability. The core of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies deals with contemporary issues in politics, communication studies and media, giving students a broad grounding in which to situate their specialisation. The Digital Communication specialisation, for example, complements the Science degree well, allowing students to examine the rise of a new technology and critique the controversies marking its growth. And in a world increasingly preoccupied with environmental issues, media is a significant element in bringing issues to public attention.
The requirements for the Bachelor of Communication and Media studies (including its specialisations) are set out in this Handbook under the entry for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies course code 798. The requirements for majors offered by the Faculty of Science are also set out in this Handbook under the relevant Faculty entry.
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 specialisations 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.
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, 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/specialisation from each degree program.
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). Specialisation are available in: Advertising and Marketing, Journalism and Screen Studies.
Majors in the Bachelor of Science available in 2008:
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 can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set.
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