300331 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) (Honours)
BA(Hons)(Curtin)
Introduction
This honours course combines advanced coursework in the theoretical and practical aspects of mass communication with individual research, and professional practice in that field. Students firstly 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 via presentations in an academic setting. They learn skills in individual project management, research techniques, critical thinking, analytical writing as well as 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.
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 or equivalent part-time study. Extensions may only be granted in exceptional cases.
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. Students are expected tocover the cost of studies, but the school may in some circumstances be able to provide limited assistance to meet some of the costs of completing an honours research project.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 308889 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 411 - Concepts and Theories | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 308890 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 412 - Research Methods | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308891 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 413 - Creative Research Methods | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308892 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 414 - Honours Preparation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 308893 | v.1 | Media, Society and Culture 491 - Honours Dissertation | 1.0 | 100.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| NB | Students undertaking honours on a part-time basis, will study Media, Society and Culture 491 - Honours in the Mid-Full Year Study Period. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J