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Course Information

Bachelor of Global Media and Communication

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code T58

This International Dual Degree provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience while receiving two degrees. Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Global Media and Communication from ECU, and a BA (Hons) Global Communications and Media from the University of Portsmouth (UK). Students will undertake studies in a range of disciplines including Journalism, Broadcasting, Screen Production and Strategic Communication. This course draws on the cross disciplinary knowledge and skills across existing ECU and University of Portsmouth units to facilitate the pursuit of a career across the employment domains of media and communications and takes advantage of the specialisations each university offers. The course provides an opportunity to prepare graduates to work in the media industries nationally and internationally. This course focuses on providing a critical understanding of global media, practical industry skills, cultural contexts and professional communication. It fosters a creative and critical global mindset. The choice of units will help students to navigate complexity and diversity in a rapidly changing work environment. Students will be able to specialise in either Media and Journalism or Screen, Media and Culture to gain relevant industry skills and a comprehensive interdisciplinary understanding of media production, consumption and representation.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Clinical or professional work placement Option

In both specialisations within this course students will undertake units within the Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media and Bachelor of Screen Production that contain aspects of WIL. Students will also have the opportunity to take SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship or Project and SAH3660 Professional Placement 2.

Application process

Students should initially consult with their Course Coordinator at the commencement of their fourth year regarding Work Integrated Learning processes, timelines and requirements.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Media, Communication and Cultural Studies knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical local, international and global media situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Media & Communication knowledge/problems with an understanding of cultural, social and political influences.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Media and Communication solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and Media and Communication related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate local, international and global Media and Communication knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3.5 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Secondary Location

The first two years of the course and final semester (fourth year) are delivered at ECU's Mount Lawley campus. The third year (full-time) is delivered at the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Students will need to relocate to Portsmouth for this portion of the course.

Course Coordinator

Mr James HALL

Course Structure

Students will undertake the first two years of study at Edith Cowan University, Year 3 at the University of Portsmouth and the final semester in Year 4 at Edith Cowan University. The course will total 420 credit points.

ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 of this course is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units x 20cp each). For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/

Year 3 - Semester 1

Complete 3 units from the following options:

M25664 Self Promotion

M32824 Magazines: Print Media in a Digital World

M21539 Media Fan Cultures

M30777 Production: Short Film-Making

M32833 Social Media and Journalism

M20225 Documentary Film-making

M21556 Representing Science in the Media

Year 3 - Semester 2

Complete 3 units from the following options:

M32827 Mobile Journalism

M21533 Cultures of Consumption

M24290 Global Journalism and Human Rights

M25712 Digital Media and Democracy

M21595 News, War and Peace

M32336 Celebrity and Society

M23775 Gender, Sexuality and Cinema

M25729 Newsroom Production

M30768 Film Production Practices

University of Portsmouth students (Inbound)

Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete their Year 3 major units as detailed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Media and Journalism Major

Plus, choose 30cp of electives from the Electives List.

^ Core Option