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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Dean’s Scholar)
Testamur Title: |
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Dean’s Scholar) |
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Abbreviation: |
BCMS (Dean’s Schol) | ||
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Arts | ||
Duration: |
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent | ||
Total Credit Points: |
144 | ||
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) | ||
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring | ||
Location: |
Wollongong | ||
UOW Course Code: |
324 | ||
UAC Code: |
753111 | ||
CRICOS Code: |
045471G |
Overview
The Dean’s Scholars Degree provides an academic space for high-achieving single degree Communication and Media Studies students. With a limited intake of students per year, it aims to provide an enriched educational experience for high-achieving, motivated students who are hoping to make a contribution to their field of study through teaching or research, or by working as professionals in their chosen area of study.
Dean’s Scholars have the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first-year students. They may be granted exemption from certain first-year subjects and may be permitted extended subject loads, enabling them to complete the degree in less than the normal time and enter Honours in their third year. Dean’s Scholars have an academic mentor, a member of academic staff who undertakes to offer advice in the scholar’s major area of study.
The Dean's Scholars degree is not a scholarship. Students intending to apply for a place in this degree are encouraged to apply for the University’s Undergraduate, Residential, Foundation or Equity and Merit Scholarships.
Dean’s Scholar students benefit from:
Access to shared study and workspace;
Yearly textbook/resource allowance for full-time students;
Dean’s Scholars fortnightly lunch time seminar series (seminars are conducted by high profile academic staff as well as visiting fellows);
Opportunities to attend academic and higher degree research workshops and seminars;
End of year Dean’s Scholars Annual Dinner;
Extended Library privileges.
The Sub Dean of the Faculty of Arts oversees the program and has meetings with the scholars each session. Dean’s Scholars are assigned an academic mentor – a member of academic staff who nominates to advise the student on matters concerned with the degree. On successful completion of the first part of the course, Dean’s Scholars will be guaranteed admission to Honours.
Dean’s Scholars must undertake at least one major study from the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies as well as complete the core requirements of the degree. They may also take any of the major or minor studies areas as set out in this Handbook under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts 702.
Dean's Scholars are able to use the University's student exchange program to undertake a period of study overseas. Several Dean's Scholars have competed successfully for places in the Australian National Internship Program or the University Capitol Washington Internship Program which places students in political offices in Canberra or Washington D.C. respectively.
Entry requirements
Entry to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Dean's Scholar) is based on an ATAR set by the Faculty as well as an interview.
Course Requirements
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Dean’s Scholar course code 324 a student must complete a total of at least 144 credit points from subjects listed in the Course Structure of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and other subjects as approved by the Faculty.
The 144 credit points shall include:
a) The subjects prescribed in the 48 credit point core of subjects that all students must complete. Within this core there are both compulsory subjects, and subjects that students can choose from within a specified set of choices, described in the Course Program below;
b) All students must also complete at least one of the four majors in this degree: Digital Media and Communication, International Media and Communication, Journalism and Professional Writing, Marketing Communication and Advertising;
c) To complete the credit points required for the degree, students can take a second major, minor or elective subjects offered by the Faculty of Arts or other faculties.
d) Not more than 60 credit points in 100-level subjects.
e) maintaining an average mark of 75% or better
f) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.
Peer-2-Peer Mentoring
Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (subject code ARTS100) is a compulsory zero credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year. This subject consists of a one hour tutorial per week in the student’s first session of study. This subject is designed to enable incoming students to adapt rapidly to the tertiary environment and engage with the university community.
Majors and Minors
Students can undertake a double major in their degree. As long as the first major is taken from those offered by the Faculty of Arts, the second major can be taken from Arts, or from any other faculty, provided students meet the requirements for that major. The most common second majors taken outside the Faculty of Arts include Economics, Education, Geography, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing and Psychology. If the two majors have common subjects, students can count one subject twice towards the majors but cannot count the credit points twice towards those required for the degree.
Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100 level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).
Where a minor is taken from outside of an Arts Faculty degree, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.
Course Program
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
BCMS Core (all BCMS students must complete the following subjects) | |||
BCM 110 |
Introduction to Communication and Media Studies |
6 |
Autumn |
BCM 210 |
Research Practices in Media and Communication |
8 |
Autumn |
BCM 310 |
Emerging Issues in Media and Communication |
8 |
Autumn |
Three of the following foundational subjects: | |||
PHIL106 |
Media, Ethics and Law |
6 |
Spring |
BCM111 |
Transnational Media and Communication |
6 |
Spring |
BCM112 |
Convergent Media Practices |
6 |
Autumn |
JOUR101 |
Introduction to Journalism & Professional Writing |
6 |
Spring |
MGMT102 |
Business Communication |
6 |
Autumn |
Plus one of the following upper level subjects: | |||
BCM211 |
Media Audiences |
8 |
Spring |
POL224 |
Politics and the Media |
8 |
Spring |
STS288 |
Risk, Media and Communication |
8 |
Autumn |
BCM311 |
Advanced Seminar in Media and Communication |
8 |
N/O 2012 |
Major (48 credit points)
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
At 200-Level | |||
Communications strand | |||
LING210 |
Communicating Across Cultures |
8 |
Autumn |
MACS230 |
Visual Communication |
8 |
Spring |
SOC250 |
Everyday Interaction |
8 |
Spring |
Media strand | |||
DIGC202 |
Global Networks |
8 |
Spring |
MACS225 |
Australian Content, International Contexts |
8 |
Autumn |
BCM288 |
Transnational Media Industries |
8 |
N/O 2012 |
MACS222 |
Global Television and Cultural Identity |
8 |
N/O 2012 |
At 300-Level | |||
Communications strand |
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ELL310 |
World Englishes |
8 |
Autumn |
ELL314 |
Language and Ideology |
8 |
Spring |
HIST353 |
Japanese History Through Film |
8 |
Autumn |
MACS310 |
Locating Media and Communication Practices |
8 |
Spring |
Media strand | |||
BCM332 |
Global Media Citizenship |
8 |
Autumn |
BCM388 |
Convergent Asian Media scapes |
8 |
Autumn |
MACS333 |
Hollywood and Beyond: Genres Across Cultures |
8 |
Spring |
MACS335 |
Media Innovation and Global Communication |
8 |
N/O 2012 |
Major (48 credit points)
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session | |
Students must complete the following subjects: | ||||
JOUR101 |
Introduction to Journalism and professional writing |
6 |
Spring | |
JOUR206 |
Convergent Digital Journalism |
8 |
Spring | |
JOUR202 |
Feature Writing |
8 |
Autumn | |
JOUR205 |
Professional Writing 1: Writing for Organisations |
6 |
Autumn | |
Plus two of the subjects below: | ||||
JOUR302 |
Directed Study/ Practice |
8 |
Autumn/Spring | |
JOUR301 |
Investigative Reporting |
8 |
Autumn | |
JOUR311 |
Newsroom Practice |
8 |
Autumn/Spring | |
Plus one subject below: | ||||
JOUR305 |
Professional Writing 2: Editing and Publication |
6 |
Autumn | |
JOUR345 |
Professional Writing 3: Professional Editing for Industry |
8 |
Spring | |
JOUR350 |
Lifestyle & Arts Journalism *subject to approval* |
6 |
Spring |
Major (48 credit points)
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
Students must complete the following subjects | |||
MGMT102 |
Business Communication |
6 |
Autumn |
MARK101 |
Marketing Principles |
6 |
Autumn/Spring |
PRMM201 |
Public Relations Concepts |
6 |
Autumn |
MARK250 |
Advertising Practice and Creative Strategies |
6 |
Spring |
MARK333 |
Marketing Communication and Advertising |
6 |
Autumn |
PRMM303 |
Corporate Identity and Branding |
6 |
Spring |
And two of the following subjects: | |||
MARK301 |
Internet Applications for Marketing |
6 |
Autumn |
MARK320 |
Social Marketing |
6 |
Spring |
MARK343 |
International Marketing |
6 |
Autumn |
MARK395 |
Tourism Marketing |
6 |
Spring |
Internship and International Subjects
One of the Faculty's aims is to encourage students to study in an overseas university. Students can study abroad for a full session taking three to four subjects, or can study abroad for a shorter period of time by taking a study tour. The relevant subjects are listed below and more are being planned for introduction over the next three years.
ARTS201 |
Introduction to Australia for International Students |
N/O 2012 |
ARTS202 |
International Studies |
N/O 2012 |
ARTS301 |
Arts Internship |
Autumn/Spring |
HIST265 |
Gallipoli Study Tour |
Winter |
HIST270 |
Western Front Study Tour |
N/O 2012 |
POL 301 |
Politics Internship (for students taking the Australian National Internship Program or Washington Internship) |
Autumn/Spring |
Honours
See separate entry for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Honours
Transfer option into the BCMS Dean’s Scholars Degree (324)
In January of each year, the Faculty of Arts invites applications from high achieving students to apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Dean’s Scholars Degree.
Selection Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a place in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Dean’s Scholars Degree (code 324), applicants would normally meet the following criteria:
Currently enrolled in the BCMS 798 or any other degree
Full-time student
Have successfully completed two full sessions of study or 8 subjects
Have a WAM (weighted average mark) of at least 80.
Credit Arrangements
Please see General Course Rules for more Information.
Assessment
Assessment in this course varies between subjects and programs, but typically can include a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations, WebCT exercises and, in some subjects, in-class tests and/or exams. Some subjects may have an additional practical component. The assessment requirements of each subject are set out in the individual subject outlines, which students receive in the first week of session.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/