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300331 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) (Honours)


BA(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042806C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This honours course combines advanced coursework in the theoretical and practical aspects of mass communication with individual research, and professional practice in that field. Students firstly engage in a semester of coursework and individual project preparation, and then complete a semester of intensive research, writing, and, in some cases, professional practice during their dissertation. Students are required to contribute to their research via presentations in an academic setting. They learn skills in individual project management, research techniques, critical thinking, analytical writing as well as detailed knowledge in their specific project area. More creative production and professional practice can be combined with academic research to provide a substantial applied research outcome. Students are encouraged to complete interdisciplinary work relating mass communication to the broader, converging field of media and information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

One year full-time or part time equivalent. External study may be permitted through negotiation with the appropriate coordinator.

Course Organisation

The Honours course in two parts: 1. Coursework. 2. Dissertation or Creative Project with Exegesis

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

308889 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 411 - Concepts and Theories 2.0 50.0
308890 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 412 - Research Methods 2.0 25.0
  OR  
308891 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 413 - Creative Research Methods 2.0 25.0
308892 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 414 - Honours Preparation 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

308893 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 491 - Honours Dissertation 1.0 100.0
  OR  
309322 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 492 - Honours Dissertation 1.0 50.0
  OR  
309323 v.1   Media, Society and Culture 493 - Honours Dissertation 1.0 50.0
  100.0
NB Students undertaking honours on a part-time basis, will study Media, Society and Culture 492 and 493 in place of 491.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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