B-MASCOMS v.3 Bachelor of Communications
BA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 018629D
Registered full-time Duration:
3 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Incorporating critical thinking skills as well as practical work which models industry practice, the Bachelor of Communications prepares students for a range of different positions in media and communications. The Bachelor of Communications provides training for traditional media and communication roles, but also prepares students for emerging job roles that may not yet exist in these fields. Students specialise in one of the following media areas: Web Media, Journalism or Corporate Screen Communication. They combine this with a second specialisation in either another media area (Web Media, Journalism or Corporate Screen Communication), a business area (Public Relations or Marketing Communication), or a design area (Digital Experience, Photography or Graphic Communication).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes and graduation. Students who are unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or in later stages during their studies, may seek reasonable adjustments by the University wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving those requirements. If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Essential TEE Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect. TAFE Requirements: A TAFE certificate IV or a TAFE diploma. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
CRL
Those with a Diploma of Screen and Media (Mass Communication) from North Metropolitan TAFE may receive credit for recognised learning equivalent to one year (200 credits).
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors/specialisations for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks to the fields of media and communication
2. exercise initiative and creativity in professional practice
3. develop effective communication and practical skills necessary for digital competence and media literacy
4. utilise knowledge and skills in media and communication to engage with the complexity of global conditions, as well as the social, cultural, political, economic and technological shifts around media
5. develop cultural capabilities to engage respectfully with First Peoples and people of all cultures, and demonstrate respect for Indigenous perspectives and all cultures in their community and professional practice
6. initiate, design, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes relevant to the two chosen specialisations, and with ethical practices in mind
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All specialisations in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa. Please note, if you wish to study this course fully online you must undertake the Web Media and Marketing specialisations. No other specialisations are available for study in the fully online mode.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Dubai Intern'l Academic City | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Dubai Intern'l Academic City | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3A | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3A | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMS1010 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMS1003 | v.2 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| NETS1001 | v.1 | Web Communications | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMS1001 | v.1 | Engaging Media | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| COMS2000 | v.1 | Consuming Culture | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMS2001 | v.1 | Asian Media in Transition | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPUC-DECOM | v.1 | Digital Experience Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-WMCOM | v.1 | Web Media Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-PHCOM | v.1 | Photography Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-CSCOM | v.1 | Corporate Screen Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-GRCOM | v.1 | Graphic Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-JRCOM | v.1 | Journalism Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-MKCOM | v.1 | Marketing Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-PRCOM | v.1 | Public Relations Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| SPUC-WMCOM | v.1 | Web Media Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-CSCOM | v.1 | Corporate Screen Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPUC-JRCOM | v.1 | Journalism Communication Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 350.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| COMS3001 | v.1 | Media and Communications Capstone | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Options to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| PUBR2002 | v.2 | Public Relations in Society | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1004 | v.2 | Design Computing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Screen Industries | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR1001 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| GRDE1016 | v.2 | Digital Design 1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MKTG1000 | v.1 | Discovering Marketing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PWRP1003 | v.1 | Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* Choose your Electives
** Notes for the selection of first year optional units: GRDE1004 is a prerequisite for the Graphic Communication Specialisation and recommended for the Photography and Digital Experience Communication Specialisations GRDE1016 is a prerequisite for the Digital Experience Communication Specialisation JOUR1001 is a prerequisite for the Journalism Communication Specialisation MKTG1000 is a prerequisite for the Marketing Communication Specialisation PUBR2002 is a prerequisite for the Public Relations Communication Specialisation SPRO1000 is a prerequisite for the Corporate Screen Communication Specialisation
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: https://askcurtinfaq.custhelp.com/app/contact. For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@exhange.curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331. For the Graduate Research School, please click here for further details: https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/graduate-research-school/
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
