Bachelor of Communication (Honours) CU11

Program Overview

• to provide students with research skills and scholarly training in the fields of professional communication, journalism, media, film, cultural studies and multimedia.
• to enhance professional skills and knowledge required by employer groups in the professional communication, journalism and media industries.
• to prepare students for postgraduate work by undertaking a research project in the above fields.

The entry requirement is a Bachelor of Communication degree or Bachelor of Arts degree with a plan in a relevant discipline and a grade point average in a relevant discipline of Distinction level or above, or a qualification deemed equivalent. Applications for entry to Honours are considered on their individual merits. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements specified are not guaranteed entry.

Program Structure

The BCommn (Hons) program consists of 48 units of credit of coursework, research and dissertation. The coursework component consists of one core course and two electives (a total of 24 units of credit). The research component will consist of a 15 000 - 25 000 word dissertation (24 units of credit).

A typical enrolment pattern for a full-time student is as follows:

Autumn
COMM19047   Communication Topic A
COMM19048   Communication Topic B
COIS19071   Research Methods
Winter
COMM19044   Honours Thesis/Project (full-time)

Part-time students should enrol in:

Year 1
COMM19047   Communication Topic A (elective)
COMM19048   Communication Topic B (elective)
COIS19071   Research Methods
Year 2
COMM19045   Honours Thesis / Project A (part-time)
COMM19046   Honours Thesis / Project B (part-time)

Part-time students will normally undertake the coursework courses in Year 1, and the dissertation in Year 2 of their candidature.

Elective courses enable staff members to teach in specialist areas. Their offering will depend on staffing availability. A list of elective courses can be obtained from the School of Contemporary Communication 07 4930 9665.

On the basis of their academic performance in the Honours program, students will be awarded:

• First Class Honours
• Second Class Honours, Division A
• Second Class Honours, Division B
• Third Class Honours