Online Courses Handbook 2003

305047 v.1 Master of Creative Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies)

Introduction
This professional research degree combines research and production with coursework in one or more of the following areas - creative writing, (poetry, prose, script-writing for film, radio, stage, and television), performance studies and professional writing and publishing practice. It is designed for practitioners intending to update knowledge of contemporary theory and current practice, recently graduated students intending to develop knowledge and skills in a certain area, current students continuing study for specific personal or professional goals, teachers and those intending to become teachers, and students from overseas seeking creative and or practical study opportunities in Australia.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An approved honours degree, or postgraduate diploma with well above average marks (usually an average of at least 70), and have adequate training in contemporary literary and cultural theories. Applicants without necessary preparation are required to undertake bridging units, or an appropriate honours unit.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning for coursework components are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time mode.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Communication and Cultural Studies.

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.

Special Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Postgraduate or Graduate Diploma in Communication and Cultural Studies but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

12292 v.3 MCA 691 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic I 3.0 25.0

12293 v.3 MCA 692 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic II 3.0 25.0

12294 v.3 MCA 693 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic III 3.0 25.0

12295 v.3 MCA 694 - Commmunication and Cultural Studies Special Topic IV 3.0 25.0

99064 v.2 Masters Thesis - Communication and Cultural Studies

100.0