Social Justice and Communication and Media Studies

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

This degree will allow you to examine the way we communicate and explore the effect the media has on our world. It combines the study of communication theory with the development of communication 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.

Our lecturers have decades of experience in mass communication fields and networks of contacts in the media and public relations industry - so you will be learning from the best.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x Social Justice Major8 

plus 1 x Second Major8 

plus 4 x Electives 
or 1 x 4-unit Minor

4

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

SOC1000Approaches to the Social Sciences

SOC3000Collaborative Community Problem Solving

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology1

 or

SOC1001Conflict and Peace2

Communication and Media Studies Major:

CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies

CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies

CMS2017Australian Television

CMS2018Audience and Industry

CMS2019Global Hollywood

CMS3001Global Conflict Communication

CMS3013New Media

CMS2022Communication and Power

Footnotes

1 Semester 1 only.

2 Semester 2 only.

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: 16/64

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.