Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation:	BCM-BSc
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:	797
UAC Code:	751353
CRICOS Code:	049644D

*(Students with Advanced Standing may begin in Summer Session if appropriate subjects are available).

Overview

In Science where students take extensive studies in discipline areas, the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies adds an opportunity to broaden their focus, to acquire skills outside the main areas of the degree and thereby increase its marketability. The core of the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies deals with contemporary issues in politics, communication studies and media, giving students a broad grounding in which to situate their major. The Digital Media and Communication major, for example, complements the Science degree well, allowing students to examine the rise of a new technology and critique the controversies marking its growth.

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 Science course code 797 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) for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;

b) At least one of the four majors in the BCMS 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 Science component students can take either:

A major in the Bachelor of Science taught by the Faculty of Science. The majors are Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Physical Geography (these majors are recommended to double degree students doing Science as they provide flexibility with subject choices). Students could also take a prescribed major of Conservation Biology, Environment, Land and Heritage Management, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology (these majors require the completion of 144 credit points which will add an additional year to the double degree).

OR

A major in the Bachelor of Science taught by the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science. The majors are Exercise Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Psychology and Biology.

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 entry.

Majors in the Bachelor of Science Degrees

For details please refer to the Bachelor of Science from the Science Faculty or the Bachelor of Science from the Health and Behavioural Science.

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 Communication and Media Studies or the Bachelor of Science. 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