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This course prepares students for employment in a range of professions that cater to the changing needs of our media-saturated society. Superior skills in communication practice and innovative creative outputs are developed in the majors on offer to allow specialisation in a particular media area. Majors available include Advertising, Broadcasting, Film and Video, Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Public Relations and Screen Studies. In the degree, students acquire knowledge about the cultural impact of the media and gain critical insights into our local and globalised world to make a meaningful contribution to society.
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.
- All students engage with industry and have site visits through the unit CCA3111 Preparation for Professional Life - Students are able to complete the unit CCA3104 Professional Placement and have it count towards their major - Students are able to undertake individual industry projects through the unit CCA3108 Independent Study and have it count towards their major.
Students should initially consult with their Course Coordinator at the commencement of their second year regarding Work Integrated Learning processes, timelines and requirements. Students who meet the criteria and who wish to participate in Work Integrated Learning must apply in writing to their Course Coordinator no later than the end of their second year of study. Selection will be based on academic performance, the application and a formal interview process (the interview process typically involves an ECU staff member to begin with and the industry host before the placement is finalised).
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Students are required to complete the following four core units (60 credit points):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CCA1108 | Communications and Digital Technology | 15 |
| CMM1111 | Power and Pleasure in the Media | 15 |
| CMM1113 | Media and Social Context | 15 |
| CCA3111 | Preparation for Professional Life | 15 |
Students are also required to complete 180 credit points in the form of a twelve unit major from within the Bachelor of Media and Communications.
Students must complete a further eight units (120 credit points) in the form of an eight unit major, minor(s), and/or elective units.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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