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$ 20,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

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

Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
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

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Aim

To provide students with a sound knowledge in the theory and skills in human communication, media and cultural studies and to prepare students for careers in a range of communication fields including public relations, advertising, marketing, arts administration and in all areas of the Creative Industries.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture) is equivalent to three years of full time study or 108 units. The program includes:
a professional major of eight courses (8 x 4.5 unit courses - total 36 units);
Common core courses (4 x 4.5 unit courses - total 18 units);
one Indigenous Studies course (4.5 units);
a sub-major (6 x 4.5 unit courses - total 27 units);
four professional concentration courses or four electives (4 x 4.5 unit courses - total 18 units);
one Free Elective (4.5 units).

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
Discovering Language, Culture and Society	COMM 1060	4.5	Note(s): 2
Common Core Option 1		4.5	Note(s): 11
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): 9
Common Core Option 2		4.5	Note(s): 11
Common Core Option 3		4.5	Note(s): 11
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	Note(s): 7
Sub-major 4		4.5	Note(s): 3
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 9
Elective 1 / Professional Concentration 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communication Practicum 1	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 Practicum 2	COMM 3014	4.5	Note(s): 6
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): 11
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
Hot Bodies, Cool Flesh: Sex, Race and the Visual Body	HUMS 3038	4.5
Internship in Communication, Media and Culture	COMM 3043	4.5	Note(s): 7
Italy Close-up: Cinematic Identities and Cultures	LANG 3018	4.5	Note(s): 8
Mapping Everyday Cultures	HUMS 2024	4.5
Music, Communities and Fan Cultures	COMM 2033	4.5
Radio and Society	COMM 2014	4.5
Television and Society	COMM 2005	4.5
Urban Cultures	HUMS 3035	4.5
Film Genres	COMM 2075	4.5

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture) students may not enrol in the Communication, Media and Culture sub-majors.

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 Practicum 1 COMM 3014 Communication Practicum 2 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. COMM 3014 Communication Practicum 2 requires the equivalent of 5 full days of placement in a workplace and individual sessions with supervising staff.

7. COMM 2041 Creative Industries and Ethics is a prerequisite for COMM 3043 Internship in Communication, Media and Culture.

8. COMM 1018 Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media is a prerequisite for LANG 3018 Italy Close-up: Cinematic Identities and Cultures.

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

10. A three year Bachelor of Marketing and Communication (DBMN) is available.

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