306425 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce

Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce

BArts(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050350G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce combines study in a major of either Creative Writing, Literary and Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, or Professional Writing and Publishing, with a Commerce major out of either Marketing or Public Relations. Students who undertake this double degree will have an advantage over other graduates by possessing outstanding written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, research and analysis, in combination with practical, industry knowledge and experience.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V.

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 enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of Department 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 essential study materials. Some units within this course may have a field component for which costs may be incurred.

Further Information

Contact the Faculty of Humanities on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
306999	v.1	Creative Writing Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307000	v.2	Literary and Cultural Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307003	v.1	Performance Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307004	v.2	Professional Writing and Publishing 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

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	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.