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305047 v.1 Master of Creative Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)


MCA(Curtin)

Introduction

This professional research degree combines research and production with coursework in one or more of the following areas - creative writing, (poetry, prose, script-writing for film, radio, stage, and television), performance studies and professional writing and publishing practice. It is designed for practitioners intending to update knowledge of contemporary theory and current practice, recently graduated students intending to develop knowledge and skills in a certain area, current students continuing study for specific personal or professional goals, teachers and those intending to become teachers, and students from overseas seeking creative and or practical study opportunities in Australia.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved honours degree, or postgraduate diploma with well above average marks (usually an average of at least 70), and have adequate training in contemporary literary and cultural theories. Applicants without necessary preparation are required to undertake bridging units, or an appropriate honours unit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning for coursework components are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time mode.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Communication and Cultural Studies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Postgraduate or Graduate Diploma in Communication and Cultural Studies but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
12292 v.3   MCA 691 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic I 3.0 25.0
12293 v.3   MCA 692 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic II 3.0 25.0
12294 v.3   MCA 693 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic III 3.0 25.0
12295 v.3   MCA 694 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic IV 3.0 25.0
99064 v.2   Masters Thesis - Communication and Cultural Studies
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusResearch Term 2YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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