Bachelor of Communication (Honours) CU11

Program at a glance

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - ROK/BDG/GLD/MKY, external, multi-modal
Courses/Units of Credit: 48 units of credit
Faculty: Faculty of Informatics & Communication
Entry: direct (more info)
Accreditation: not applicable
Residential School: not applicable
Practicum/Work placement: not applicable
Exit awards: not applicable
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Program Administrator 07 4930 9581 or email ic-program-ug1@cqu.edu.au
International students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CRICOS program codes: ROK/BDG/GLD/MKY - 030862E

Program aim

The aim of the program is:

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:

Course Code Course Title
Term 1 (T1)
COMM19047 Communication Topic A
COMM19048 Communication Topic B
COIS19071 Research Methods
Term 2 (T2)
COMM19044 Honours Thesis/Project (full-time)

Part-time students should enrol in:

Year 1

Course Code Course Title
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)

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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: