Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
Abbreviation:	BCM-BA
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Duration:	4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	216
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring. (Students eligible for Credit Transfer 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 the prescribed major and at least one specialisation in the Bachelor of Communication Media Studies with a wider range of subjects, including one or more majors, from the Faculty of Arts.  This is a particularly good combination for students who wish to enhance their employment opportunities with both a major program of study--in a second language, for example--and a broad selection of subjects from the Humanities and Social Sciences.  Students have combined specialisations in Screen Studies with English Literatures, or Journalism with Politics.  Students in this degree combination also have more room to add both a major and a minor program of study from the Faculty of Arts, as well as additional subjects from Arts or another Faculty.  Students taking advantage of this could specialise in Advertising and Marketing but add a major in French and some general subjects in the environmental sciences.  These are excellent pathways for students seeking to work in an international context.

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, other than those already counted towards the requirements of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies.

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, Screen Studies and Digital Communication.

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.