Communication (Communication and Media Studies)

Change the way you think and challenge your assumptions about the world by studying our Bachelor of Communication (Communication and Media Studies).

This degree will explore the way we communicate and the effect the media has on our world. It combines the study of communication theory with the development of communications skills. You will analyse the areas of language, film, television and culture, while learning about interpersonal, group and mass communication and communication in multicultural societies.

Learn from lecturers with decades of experience in mass communication fields and networks of contacts in the media and public relations.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 12 x First Major12

plus 8 x Second Major

8

or 2 x 4 -unit Minors

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Required Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies

JRN2010News Literacy

PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations

Communication and Media Studies Major:

CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies

CMS2017Australian Television

CMS2018Audience and Industry

CMS2019Global Hollywood

CMS2022Communication and Power

CMS3001Global Conflict Communication

CMS3013New Media

JRN2006Media Law and Ethics1

  or

PRL2004Issues in Organisational Communication

Footnotes

1 Formerly JRN3006: Students who have successfully completed JRN3006 should not enrol in JRN2006. 

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.