Online Courses Handbook 2003

306425 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce
Double Degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce
BA(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Commerce combines study in a major of Australian and intercultural studies, creative writing, cultural studies, gender studies, literary studies, performance studies, professional writing and presentation or publishing practice, in combination with the marketing or public relations major.

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

Course Organisation
Students undertake the Australian intercultural studies, creative writing, cultural studies, gender studies, literary studies, performance studies, professional writing and presentation or publishing practice major in combination with the marketing or public relations major. 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.

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 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. Some units within this course may have a field component, for which costs may be incurred.

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

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

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