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Course Information

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code Y91

This double degree enables students to succeed in today's rapidly changing society. It will broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, as well as provide them with the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication. It is a challenging educational program leading to a degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply an international perspective and a global outlook to industry.
2. Apply creative thinking and innovation to generate and evaluate complex ideas and provide sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges.
3. Collaborate in team project settings to produce measurable outcomes and evaluate team processes.
4. Demonstrate cross-cultural awareness, including Indigenous cultural competence in a range of professional contexts.
5. Obtain, analyse and interpret information using trans literacy skills, including technology, information literacy and numeracy proficiency.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

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);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; 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;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• 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.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Panizza Ruth ALLMARK

Course Structure

Students are required to complete: 2 Core units and 2 Elective units (from anywhere within the School); plus 2 Arts Core units and a 12-unit Arts Major; plus 2 Communication Core units and a 12-unit Communication Major.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.