2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Honours) | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BCMS(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

878

CRICOS Code:

056219G

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / N/A

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (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 Law, Humanities and the Arts (LHA). Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Faculty's Honours Coordinator.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Honours) will be able to:

  1. Independently plan and execute a research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates in-depth understanding and critical analysis of the areas of Media and Communication Studies;
  2. Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate information, problems, concepts and theories;
  3. Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions;
  4. Apply an advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to independently plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Course Structure

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

Full-time students enrol in one 24 credit point subject each session.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)

Full-time Student

ARTS470 Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities 12 Autumn, Spring
Discipline Specific Subject* 12 Autumn, Spring
ARTS480 Thesis (full-time) 24 Annual

Part-time students enrol in the 12 credit point equivalent each session.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)

Part-time Student

ARTS470 Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities 12 Autumn, Spring
Discipline Specific Subject* 12 Autumn
ARTS482 24cp Thesis (part-time component) 12 Annual
ARTS482 24cp Thesis (part-time component) 12 Annual

 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
*Discipline Specific Subject
BCM 470 Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Honours 12 Autumn

Grade of Honours

The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 in the University’s General Course Rules, i.e. based entirely on performance in 400-level subjects.

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 Law, Humanities and 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 Law, Humanities and the Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses and can be accessed from the LHA Honours Programs page.

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

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018