2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Testamur Title: |
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Arts |
Abbreviation: |
BCM-BA |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Arts |
Duration: |
4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
216 |
Delivery Mode: |
Mostly face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring. (Students with Advanced Standing may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available). |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
794 |
UAC Code: |
751350 |
CRICOS Code: |
049640G |
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. 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 graduate with the double degree Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/Bachelor of Arts, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points. The 216 credit points must include the prescribed major for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and one of the specialisations as well as a major offered by the member units of the Faculty of Arts. Students may take no more than 90 credit points at 100 level (15 subjects) and must complete a minimum 90 credit points (which includes the major) from subjects offered by member units of the Faculty of Arts.
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
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.