Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBMC

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 21,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
061152A

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

OR:

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation form the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1500
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	60
HKDSE	16
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32

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Continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Bachelor of Arts (MBAA) or Bachelor of Communication and Media (MBCD).

Aim

The Bachelor of Communication qualifies students to comprehend the social and economic significance of the global media and cultural industries in contemporary society. In attaining this knowledge, students also develop transferable skills in personal communication, problem solving and data analysis, preparing them for a variety of careers in the media and digital industries, including those related to advertising, marketing, public relations, social research as well as to pathways for further learning.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor Communication program is made up of common core courses, a professional major and concentration as well as a sub-major which you select from specialist offerings in the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages. Core courses provide a general orientation of understanding communication and make up four courses (18 units). The professional major provides you with expertise in relation to the media, creative industries, cultural practices and consumption (54 units). This is furthered by four professional concentration courses (18 units). The sub-major allows for a further specialising of your degree and is constituted by six courses (27 units). In addition you can choose two elective courses from those offered by the university and all students must complete COMM2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies	COMM 1033	4.5
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5	Note(s): 2
Common Core Option 1		4.5	Note(s): 7
Sub-major 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media	COMM 1018	4.5	Note(s): 6
Common Core Option 2		4.5	Note(s): 7
Common Core Option 3		4.5	Note(s): 7
Sub-major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Culture, Place and Meaning	HUMS 2023	4.5
Professional Major Option 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Sub-major 3		4.5	Note(s): 3
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5	Note(s): 5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Creative Industries and Ethics	COMM 2041	4.5
Sub-major 4		4.5	Note(s): 3
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
Elective 1 / Professional Concentration 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communication and Media Research Skills	COMM 3013	4.5
Sub-major 5		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 2 / Professional Concentration 2		4.5	Note(s): 4
Elective 3 / Professional Concentration 2		4.5	Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Communication and Media Research Project	COMM 3014	4.5
Professional Major Option 2		4.5	Note(s): 1
Sub-major 6		4.5	Note(s): 3
Elective 4 / Professional Concentration 4		4.5	Note(s): 4
COMMON CORE OPTIONS			Note(s): 7
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Effective Communication	PERF 1001	4.5
Global Societies	POLI 1014	4.5
Communication and the Media	COMM 1006	4.5
Migration, Identity and Multiculturalism	SOCU 1005	4.5
PROFESSIONAL MAJOR OPTIONAL COURSES/PROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATION COURSES:
Advertising: Images, Industry and Audience	COMM 3006	4.5
Games: Industry, Culture and Aesthetics	COMM 2063	4.5
Internship in Communication, Media and Culture	COMM 3043	4.5
Mapping Everyday Cultures	HUMS 2024	4.5
Music, Communities and Fan Cultures	COMM 2033	4.5
Television and Society	COMM 2005	4.5
Screening Urban Cultures	HUMS 3035	4.5
Film Genres	COMM 2075	4.5

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Majors, sub-majors/minors
Rules & notes

Rules

1. Some of the listed Common Core courses may already be available to students within their professional major and or sub-major/minor/professional specialisation. Students will then be required to choose a different core option from the provided list (see Note 11).

Notes

1. The professional major of 36 units is made up of eight courses (8 x 4.5 unit courses) of which six are core courses and two are professional major options. The 6 x 4.5 unit core courses are: COMM 1033 Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies COMM 1018 Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media HUMS 2023 Culture, Place and Meaning COMM 2041 Creative Industries and Ethics COMM 3013 Communication and Media Research Skills COMM 3014 Communication and Media Research Project. The remaining 2 x 4.5 unit courses are selected from the professional major optional courses listed on the schedule.

2. A Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages.

3. The sub-major (27 units) can be taken in a wide range of disciplines. Not all sub-majors are available on each campus. Students enrolled in a professional major on one campus may enrol in a sub-major on another campus. Courses making up each sub-major are detailed in Majors, Sub-majors and Minors - see link above. MBMC students may not enrol in the Communication, Media and Culture sub-majors. Students who choose a language or any other discipline requiring sequential enrolment may need to seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.

4. Students may choose to complete either 4 courses (18 units) of professional concentration courses chosen from courses listed on the schedule; or 4 courses (18 units) of electives chosen from any courses offered in the University, including courses from the field of their professional major or sub-major. Electives may be selected from the Professional Major Optional Courses / Professional Concentration Courses listed on the schedule.

5. COMM 2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians is available in both the first and second half of the year.

6. All students complete at least one freely chosen Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program. See undergraduate elective courses.

7. Students select three of the Common Core Options listed in the schedule above.