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306425 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce

Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce


BA(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction

This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce combines study in a major of Australian and intercultural studies, creative writing, cultural studies, gender studies, literary studies, performance studies, professional writing and presentation or publishing practice, in combination with the marketing or public relations major.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE English or English Literature, minimum scaled mark of 60 desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students undertake the Australian intercultural studies, creative writing, cultural studies, gender studies, literary studies, performance studies, professional writing and presentation or publishing practice major in combination with the marketing or public relations major. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may join the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management.

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. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
306997 v.1 Australian and Intercultural Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
306999 v.1 Creative Writing Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307000 v.1 Cultural Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307001 v.1 Gender Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307002 v.1 Literary Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307003 v.1 Performance Studies Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307004 v.1 Professional Writing and Presentation Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307005 v.1 Publishing Practice Double Degree Major 400.0
307275 v.1 Marketing Double Degree Major (with C & CS) 400.0
      OR    
307278 v.1 Public Relations Double Degree Major (with C & CS) 400.0
  800.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2003Bentley CampusSemester 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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