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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science
Testamur Title: | Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - |
Abbreviation: | BCM-BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 797 |
CRICOS Code: | 049644D |
My University: | Asia Pacific, Australian Studies, Comparative Indigenous Studies; Culture and Identities, Digital Media and Communication, English Literatures, English Language & Linguistics, Ethics, Gender Studies, Global Media, History, Human Security, International Media and Communication, Journalism and Professional Writing, Languages, Management, Marketing Communication and Advertising, Masculinities, Peace keeping, Philosophy, Politics, Postcolonial, Public Relations, Resource & Environmental, Sociology, Science & Technology, Transcultural Communication |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Duration: | 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 216 |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring* |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 751353 |
ATAR: | 75 |
Additional Information: |
*(Students with Advanced Standing may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available).
course description
The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies has an international focus and places strong emphasis on research skills. lt offers a broad introduction to ways in which new media practices shape our everyday lives, both in the workplace and in our communities. You will gain hands-on experience in the use of the key applications and approaches that are crucial to professional and social communication, supported by the ability to present evidence-based critical analysis of the role played by media and technological innovation in cultural change.
Combining a Science degree with a major in Digital Media and Communication, or International Media and Communication, will allow you examine the rise of local and global media industries, audiences and practices, and critique their implications across technology, policy, social and cultural dimensions.
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 Science course code 797 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.
The 216 credit points shall include:
a) The core subjects prescribed (48 credit points) for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;
b) 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;
c) To complete the credit points required for the Science component students can take:
A major in the Bachelor of Science including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Physical Geography (these majors are recommended to double degree students doing Science as they provide flexibility with subject choices). Students could also take a prescribed major of Conservation Biology, Environment, Land and Heritage Management, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology. Subjects are listed in the Bachelor of Science subject table.
d) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by the Faculty 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 Science entries.
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 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 an Arts degree, 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 Science. 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