Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

QTAC code: 011041
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BComn
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 030281D

New students: selecting courses for 2008

Program overview

A Bachelor of Communication prepares students for creative work in a digital world. Designed with industry, and taught by industry professionals, this degree provides the skills required to succeed in the competitive communication and information industries.

As communication student undertakes studies in professional writing, creative writing, public relations, screen studies, journalism, publishing and advertising. The degree offers a balanced mix of theory, analysis and professional experience.

The first year of the degree provides students with foundation skills, knowledge and understandings in communication studies. In the second year, the focus is more on specialised strands in professional communication, advertising, public relations, creative writing and journalism. In the final year, students may undertake work experience in local media industries and complete individual or small group production workshops.

Students completing a Bachelor of Communication can obtain a major in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Creative Writing or Journalism.

Career opportunities

Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Communication are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on minor and majors chosen, opportunities may include advertising, corporate communication, creative writing, journalism, film and television writing, media research, professional writing, public relations, tourism, and website editing.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus select 2 introductory courses from another Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area of study other than Communication

Advanced courses

Select 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
AUS285 Wonderworlds
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
INT270 Politics and the Media

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education) which may include the Advertising minor.

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 BComn.
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (72 units) can be included in the BComn.
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.

How to apply

Apply for an undergraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

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