Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media (Dean's Scholar) | 2020 

Overview 

If you are a high-achieving and motivated student, the Dean's Scholar program will give you an enriched educational experience. The program includes a member of academic staff to assist you on matters concerned with your degree, as well as an annual text book or resource allowance, and designated study space. You will produce a major self-directed research project as a capstone to your degree in the final year of study. 

Combining communication and media with arts and humanities places strong emphasis on applied learning and offers a broad introduction to ways in which new media practices shape our everyday lives, both in the workplace and in our communities. It will equip you with critical and creative thinking skills and effective communication and problem solving skills, all of which are required for high achievement in a range of media careers.

The Bachelor of Communication and Media degree offers students a strong foundation in the global communication and media industries. This degree has a focus on preparing students for global careers in digital and social media, visual communication design, journalism, screen media production, marketing, communication and advertising. Students will encounter key ideas in the study and practice of media and communications, and gain flexible and transferable skills that will prepare them for informed engagement with the changing world of global media culture.

A Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the most popular degrees at University. Students who are passionate and curious about humanity and society enjoy the breadth and flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts degree. The degree will allow you to hone your skills of interpretation (nothing is ever just black and white), and you will gain experience in analysing and synthesising complex ideas; skills that are essential to real world problem solving and highly valuable to a wide range of employers. Every ‘real world’ problem today has a cultural and social dimension that can be understood using the skills you will gain doing a Bachelor of Arts degree, whichever major you choose. 

Dean's Scholar Degrees 

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 Scholar students benefit from:

• Access to shared study and workspace;
• Yearly text book or resource allowance for full time students;
• Limited printing privileges;
• Specialised subject LHA 102 Dean's Scholars Seminar and LHA 302 Dean's Scholars Research Project;
• Opportunities to attend academic and higher degree research workshops and seminars.
• On successful completion of this degree, students will be guaranteed admission to Honours.

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.

To remain in the program, students must maintain an average of 75% in each year of study. If the student's average falls below 75%, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media degree. 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

The course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Please refer to the Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes. 

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media, a candidate must successfully complete at least 216 credit points, comprised of:

1. LHA 102 Dean’s Scholar Seminar (6 credit points);
2. LHA 302 Dean’s Scholar Research Project (6 credit points);
3. The core subjects for the Bachelor of Communication and Media (48 credit points);
4. One of the majors for the Bachelor of Communication and Media (48 credit points);
5. At least one of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Arts (minimum 48, maximum 60 credit points);
6. A second major (minimum 48 and maximum 60 credit points), or a minor (minimum 24 credit points), as listed on the Bachelor of Arts Handbook page or approved by the delegated authority. ; and 
7. If required, electives to bring the total credit points to 216.

Notes:

• Average mark of 75% or better must be maintained.
• No more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects.
• A clear pass must be achieved in the core 300 level subjects. 

Majors and Minors

Students completing this degree will complete at least two majors. One chosen from the Bachelor of Arts and one from the Bachelor of Communication and Media.

As part of their Bachelor of Arts Component, students in this double degree will also complete either a minor or a second major.

Information on available majors and minors is available by following the links to the degree course handbook pages above.

Work Integrated Learning

Undertaking a work integrated learning experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

The internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.

Students' are also encouraged to consider CRLP200 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.

INDS208 Working with Indigenous Communities is an elective subject available to all students. INDS208 fosters work skills, cultural competency and develops student awareness of Indigenous knowledges and community practices.

Honours

Honours is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research. Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard are encouraged to proceed to the Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Honours). Please refer to the handbook pages for for further information about these degrees and their entry requirements.

Other Information

To remain in the program, students must maintain an average of 75% in each year of study. If the student's average falls below 75%, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media degree.

For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au