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Bachelor of Arts (Communication)

NO NEW ENROLMENTS IN THIS PROGRAM

QTAC Code: 011041
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-10 / Rank-80
Award Abbreviation: BA(Comn)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English
CRICOS Code: 030281D

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses for 2005

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

2 required courses:
CMN100 Critical Reasoning
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus
2 introductory courses from another Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area of study other than Communication

Advanced Courses

Choose 12 advanced level courses from:
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Creative Writing
Note: Two of the following courses may also be counted towards the 12 advanced courses:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: History of Television Culture
AUS222 Sports Media
AUS285 Wonderworlds
AUS290 Upfront: A History of Live Performance in Australia
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
INT270 Politics and the Media

Elective Courses

Choose 6 elective courses from any faculty ( Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the BA(Comm).
  2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
  3. A maximum of 6 Business or Science courses (72 units) can be included in the BA(Comm).
  4. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
  5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
  6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  7. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
  8. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
  9. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, specifically: essays, seminar presentations, practicum reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

Bruce Williams
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au