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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CU10

CU10 - Bachelor of Communication

Program Aim

The Bachelor of Communication allows students to acquire key communications skills across a range of areas. All students will complete a common core of theoretical and practical courses. They will also complete two elective plans from any of the following areas of specialisation: Professional Communication, Journalism, Film Studies, Multimedia, Visual Media

Career options

journalist, editor, public relations officer, communication officer, multimedia developer, desktop publisher, writer

Program Structure

The program consists of 24 courses/144 units of credit, comprised of at least 8 and no more than 10 Level 1 courses. The program consists of the following components:

  • 6 core courses
  • 2 Communication plans. These are chosen areas of specialisation. Choose from Professional Communication, Journalism, Film Studies, Multimedia, Visual Media. A plan consists of two Level 1 and four Advanced level courses. No course may be counted as part of more than one plan. A double plan in Journalism may be taken.
  • 6 elective courses. These may be any Communication courses not used as part of the core courses or elective Communication plans, or courses from other undergraduate programs. The six courses can be unrelated individual courses or they can comprise a coherent group.

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