2010 Undergraduate Courses
2010 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title: |
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - |
Abbreviation: |
BCM-BSc |
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 with Advanced Standing may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available). |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
797 |
UAC Code: |
751353 |
CRICOS Code: |
049644D |
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.
The requirements for the Bachelor of Communication and Media studies (including its specialisations) are set out in this Handbook. The requirements for majors offered by the Faculty of Science can be found in the Science Handbook or the University Handbook, or, for Population Health and Psychology, in the University Handbook entry for the Bachelor of Science in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Course Requirements
To graduate with the double degree Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/Bachelor of Science, 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 Faculty of Science that meets the requirements prescribed in the Science Schedule. 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, 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 can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set.
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 Science
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.