158699 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)

Introduction

This course offers the chance to develop skills and knowledge in two or more related fields of study at the intersection of media, information and new communications technologies. Contextual study of the history, theory, ethics and criticism of the various practices, institutions and discourses in media, communication and information. The course provides the foundation skills and knowledge for work in the corporate media and information field, with considerable breadth of expertise. Fields of study can be chosen from - Film and Television, Internet Policy and Culture, Journalism, Advertising Design, Internet Design, Marketing, Multimedia, Photography, and Public Relations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the University's standard entry requirements.

Specific Requirements

While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning may be awarded for some units on the basis of substantial, relevant work experience, completed studies in vocational training or completion of undergraduate units in previous study. All applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in a flexible mode and can be studied off-campus or with limited campus attendance. Most Internet units are available off-campus and require regular and reliable Internet access. Because some other units involve hands-on production work in radio, print and television journalism and film and television production, you may need to make a substantial time commitment on-campus, sometimes outside normal business hours.

Course Organisation

This course consists of four equal sections - each containing six units - a core, a first stream, a second stream and electives.

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.

Availability

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.