306505 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Media and Information)

BA(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 046563G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree in Communication and Cultural Studies and Media and Information combines knowledge and related expertise with professional training in Media and Information. These degrees are highly complementary, equipping students with vital communication, writing, analytical and research skills that they will find essential when working in the media. By diversifying and studying across two fields, students have a more diverse range of employment opportunities.

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

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

Course Organisation

Students undertake one major in Creative Writing, Literary and Cultural Studies, Performance Studies and Professional Writing and Publishing in combination with one major in Film and Television, Internet Studies, Journalism or Librarianship and Corporate Information. 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 Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred tothe single degree.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
306999	v.1	Creative Writing Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307000	v.2	Literary and Cultural Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307003	v.1	Performance Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307004	v.2	Professional Writing and Publishing Double Degree Major	400.0
307139	v.1	Film and Television Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307140	v.2	Internet Studies Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307141	v.1	Journalism Double Degree Major	400.0
		OR
307062	v.2	Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major	400.0
			800.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.