Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
Abbreviation:	BA-BCMS
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Duration:	4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	216
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring*
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	794
UAC Code:	751350
CRICOS Code:	049640G

*Students eligible for Credit Transfer may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available

Overview

This double degree program enables students to combine the prescribed major and at least one major in the Bachelor of Communication Media Studies with a wider range of subjects, including one or more majors from the Faculty of Arts.  This is a particularly good combination for students who wish to enhance their employment opportunities with both a major program of study--in a second language, for example--and a broad selection of subjects from the Humanities and Social Sciences.  Students have combined majors in Digital Communication with English Literatures, or Journalism with Politics.  Students in this degree combination also have more room to add both a major and a minor program of study from the Faculty of Arts, as well as additional subjects from Arts or another Faculty.  Students taking advantage of this could major in Marketing Communication and Advertising but add a major in French and some general subjects in the environmental sciences.  These are excellent pathways for students seeking to work in an international context.

Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

NSW entry through UAC: Students apply through UAC and satisfy the ATAR requirements for the year of application or conditions set down for early entry. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

Other Secondary Qualifications: Students with secondary qualifications outside NSW and the ACT will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tertiary Qualifications: A completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or other accredited institutions; not less than one-sixth of a Bachelor degree from an approved university; other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.

Overseas Qualifications: Students with overseas tertiary qualifications will be considered provided they satisfy the University's minimum admission requirements.

Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants): TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate; Diploma or Foundation Studies Program from a recognised private institution; University Access Program (Wollongong (Wollongong College Australia) for people 21 and over; STAT test for students over 20 on 1 March in year preceding enrolment; UAP for students over 21 years of age; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alternative entry program.

Course Requirements

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/Bachelor of Arts course code 794 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

a) The core subjects prescribed (48 credit points) from the BCMS;

b) At least one of the four majors from the BCMS degree: Digital Media and Communication, International Media and Communication, Journalism and Professional Writing, Marketing Communication and Advertising;

c) A minimum of 90 credit points from subjects offered by member units of the Faculty of Arts which includes:

at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts

AND

subjects that are not already counted towards the requirements of the BCMS;

d) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by the Faculty of Arts or other faculties.

e) Not more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects.

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 in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

For details of the majors please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (single degree entry).

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts

All Arts majors and their requirements are listed under the Bachelor of Arts entry.

Minor Study

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. 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.

Credit Arrangements

Please see General Course Rules for more Information.

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and typically includes 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.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment.

Students should consult the single degree entries for Honours requirements. The Faculty of Arts Honours Handbook can be accessed as a PDF document.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Arts - fac-arts@uow.edu.au