158699 v.7 Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)

Introduction

This course offers the chance to develop skills and knowledge in two or more related fields of study at the intersection of media, business, design and new communications technologies. It offers contextual study of the history, theory, ethics and criticism of the various practices, institutions and discourses in media, communication and information. Foundation skills and knowledge for work in the corporate media and information field is provided with considerable breadth of expertise. Students chose one or two streams out of This course offers the chance to develop skills and knowledge in two or more related fields of study at the intersection of media, business, design and new communications technologies. It offers contextual study of the history, theory, ethics and criticism of the various practices, institutions and discourses in media, communication and information. Foundation skills and knowledge for work in the corporate media and information field is provided with considerable breadth of expertise. Students chose one or two streams out of Corporate Screen Production, Web Media and Journalism, combining them with studies in Visual Communication, Digital Design, Photography, Marketing and Public Relations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

English competency. Essential Tee Subjects: English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect. TAFE Requirements: A TAFE certificate IV or a TAFE diploma. Those with a Diploma of Mass Communication from Central TAFE may receive recognition of prior learning equivalent to one year (200 credits)

Specific Requirements

While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning may be awarded for some units on the basis of substantial, relevant work experience, completed studies in vocational training or completion of undergraduate units in previous study. All applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

3 years full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation

This course is undergoing a major change in its course structure. However, the coverage of the course and its outcomes will be similar to earlier versions of the course. The structure of the first year of the course has been approved and is detailed below. Years 2 and 3 of the course will consist of a choice of two subject streams, together with compulsory Media Studies units and an opportunity to choose freely from a wide range of elective units.

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.

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.