Bachelor Communication and Media Studies Honours

Overview

BCMS (Hons) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The coursework is divided into two subjects, each worth 12 credit points. The first subject is compulsory for all students - ARTS470, Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities; the second coursework subject is a discipline-specific subject. The research component takes the form of a research thesis (24 credit points), devised and completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the Faculty of Arts. Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Faculty's Honours Coordinator.

Entry Requirements

Major in BCMS, achieving 80% average across the Major, including two Distinctions at 3^rd year level.

Course Requirements

The program consists of coursework (which makes up 50% of the final mark) and a research thesis (which makes up 50% of the final mark).

Grade of Honours

The overall grade of Honours is determined by calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM) for the 400-level subject in which the student is enrolled. Honours are awarded in the following categories:

Class I (WAM 85 to 100%)

Class II, Division 1 (WAM 75 to 84%)

Class II, Division 2 (WAM 65 to 74%)

Class III (WAM 50 to 64%)

If the WAM is below 50%, an Honours grade is not awarded.

Areas of Study in Honours

Students may also undertake Joint Honours where two of the areas set out above can be combined or when a discipline from the Faculty of Arts is combined with a discipline from another Faculty. Students who are intending to undertake Joint Honours should consult the Faculty Honours Co-ordinator.

Honours Guide and Code of Practice (Honours)

The Faculty of Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses. It is provided in hard copy to all honours students and can be accessed as a PDF document.

Students are advised to refer to the following University of Wollongong web site for access to the Code of Practice - Honours

Honours Subjects

Full-time students enrol in one 24 credit point subject each session. Part-time students enrol in the 12 credit point equivalent each session. The way the subject is constituted (i.e. the relationship between thesis and coursework) is determined by individual Programs and/or Schools. Details of the Honours courses offered by different Programs are outlined below.

Program of Study

Other Information

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