303674 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Internet Studies) (Honours)

Introduction

Combination of advanced coursework in the theoretical and practical aspects of media and information, with individual research relating to the Internet including policy, cultural and social studies, design and information theories. Students firstly engage in a semester of coursework and individual project preparation, and then complete a semester of intensive research, writing, creative and professional practice during their honours dissertation. Students are required to contribute to their research via presentations in an academic setting. They will gain skills in individual project management, research techniques, critical thinking, analytical writing as well as detailed knowledge in their specific project area. 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 the Internet to the broader, converging field of media and information.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section). Students may be required to undertake additional units of study as a pre-requisite for entry to provide them with specific, relevant skills necessary for successful completion.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is of one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time study. Extensions may only be granted in exceptional cases. It is normally expected that students attend campus but the Department of Media and Information can in some cases provide high-quality computer-mediated supervision to off-campus students in the Bachelor of Arts (Internet Studies) (Honours).

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.

Availability

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.