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306505 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts

Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Media and Information


BA(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Introduction


This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Media and Information combines knowledge and related expertise combined with a professional training in Media and Information.

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


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

Course Organisation


Students undertake one major in Australian and Intercultural Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Literary Studies, Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Presentation or Publishing Practice in combination with one major in Film and Television, Internet Studies, Journalism, Librarianship and Corporate Information or Media Studies. 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.

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.

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
307139 v.1   Film and Television Double Degree Major   400.0
  OR  
307140 v.1   Internet Studies Double Degree Major   400.0
  OR  
307141 v.1   Journalism Double Degree Major   400.0
  OR  
307062 v.1   Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major   400.0
  OR  
307142 v.1   Media Studies Double Degree Major   400.0
  800.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

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.



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