Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Commerce

*Students eligible for Credit Transfer may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available

course description

This double degree program enables students to combine the prescribed major and a major study from the Bachelor Communication and Media Studies with the core subjects and a major from the Bachelor of Commerce. Many students interested in communication studies want to work at management level in the business sector. The double degree allows students a little more space to extend their business focus. The core subjects and the other majors in the degree (journalism and professional writing, for example) add employment options to the degree program.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course structure

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/Bachelor of Commerce course code 795 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points. The 216 credit points shall include:

a) For the Bachelor of Commerce component, students must complete 54 credit points of core subjects (including the capstone subject), plus a 48 credit point major (of this 48 credit point major at least 18 credit points must be at 300-level);

b) The core subjects prescribed (48 credit points) for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;

c) At least one of the four majors in the BCMS degree: Digital Media and Communication, International Media and Communication, Journalism and Professional Writing, Marketing Communication and Advertising;

d) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by Arts or other faculties;

e) Not more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects;

f) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (subject code ARTS100) is a compulsory zero credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year. This subject consists of a one hour weekly tutorial during the student's first session of study. This subject is designed to enable incoming students to adapt rapidly to the tertiary environment and engage with the university community. Students can find information at the Peer-2-Peer Mentoring website.

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations, WebCT exercises and, in some subjects, 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.

Majors

For details of the majors please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and  Bachelor of Commerce entries.

Minor Study

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).Where a minor is taken from outside of the Faculty, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies or the Bachelor of Commerce. 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.
 
 

Other Information

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