Course (2020)
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Communication Honours (BCommun(Hons))
- H1269BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION HONOURS
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| Title | Communication Honours (BCommun(Hons)) |
| Course Code | H1269 |
| Study Level | Bachelor's Honours (Undergraduate) |
| Organisational Unit | Creative Media, Arts and Design |
| Academic Contacts | http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AcademicContacts |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Communication Honours (BCommun(Hons)) |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Availability | Murdoch campus (internal) |
| Description | The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop the ability for independent research. An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study. |
| Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings | Completion of a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline or cognate area with a Distinction average; subject to availability of a suitable supervisor and approval by the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) of the School. English competence. Students demonstrating English competence via IELTS need an overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0. |
| Apply Online | Applications can be made online at http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/OnlineApplicationsHonours |
| Course Learning Outcomes | KNOWLEDGE Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in their discipline b) demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods SKILLS Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence b) apply technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas c) exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding d) design and use research in a project e) present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences APPLICATION Graduates of this degree will be able to: a) demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship b) adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts c) show responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters d) plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence Adapted from the Australian Qualifications Framework: http://www.aqf.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/AQF-2nd- Edition-January-2013.pdf |
| Employment Prospects | Media units in Government, NGOs and private enterprise; Policy units in Government, NGOs and private enterprise; Content producers in traditional news media and digital and social media; Freelance writers, producers and strategic consultants |
| Main research areas | Communication Studies, Media Studies, Creative Industries, Communication Policy, Media Audiences, Global Media; Media law & ethics, storytelling, Journalism practice |
| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Course Structure - 24 credit points
ART604 Advanced Research Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART503 Honours Seminar in Arts - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART555 Honours Topic - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
COM512 Honours Thesis in Communication B - 12 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal
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Domestic - Undergraduate - Commonwealth supported - commenced 2010 or later
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2018 or later
No course plans are available for this course in 2020.
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2020