Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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Overview

Within the Creative Arts degree, students take extensive studies in one major area: Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts or Visual Arts and Design. The core of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies deals with contemporary issues in communication and media studies, giving students a broad grounding in which to situate their major study:

• Digital Media and Communication;
• Global Media and Communication;
• Journalism and Professional Writing; and
• Marketing Communications and Advertising.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Develop, research and evaluate practical knowledge and practice and its application to different disciplines
2. Apply knowledge of ethical issues in a range of contexts.
3. Develop and apply a set of relevant critical, professional and technical skills to a specialised area.
4. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences through a range of media.

Please refer to the handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of the following:

1. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts;
2. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts;
3. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;
4. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;
5. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216.

Students undertaking a BCMS major study in Digital Media and Communication, and a BCA major study in Visual Arts and Design are required to complete 220 credit points.

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100-level can be counted, and students must achieve clear pass in the core 300 level subjects. 

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 24 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted.

Minors appear on the transcript (academic record) but do not appear on the testamur. To have a minor study recorded, students must declare their minor study by submitting an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Students can consult with academic advisors in the relevant schools concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Creative Arts or the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree entries for Honours requirements. Further information can be accessed at UOW Honours.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au