309476 v.2 Mass Communication Honours Major

Introduction

This honours course combines advanced coursework in the theoretical and practical aspects of mass communication with individual research and professional practice in the field. Students 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 by conducting presentations in an academic setting. They learn skillsin individual project management, research techniques, critical thinking and analytical writing, as well as gaining 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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
308889	v.2	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 411- Concepts and Theories	2.0	50.0
308890	v.3	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 412 - Research Methods	2.0	25.0
		OR
308891	v.3	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 413 - Creative Research Methods	2.0	25.0
308892	v.3	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 414 - Honours Preparation	2.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
308893	v.3	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 491 - Honours Dissertation	1.0	100.0
		OR
309322	v.3 #	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 492 - Honours Dissertation	1.0	50.0
		OR
309323	v.3 #	Media, Culture and Creative Arts 493 - Honours Dissertation	1.0	50.0
				100.0

Students undertaking honours on a part-time basis, will study Media, Culture and Creative Arts 492 and 493 in place of 491