Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication or equivalent program may undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

11584, 027449M

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$37,415 per year / $37,415 total

About this course

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication or equivalent program may undertake a further year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. The program aims to produce graduates who have a well-developed capacity to think critically and creatively about communication and media professions and their relationship with research into professional practice. This degree further prepares students for careers in communication as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher degree study.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Newcastle City

What you will learn

On successful completion of the program students will have:

coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods
demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
technical skills to design and use research in a project
communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
Acquiring discipline knowledge of communication theories for media industries.
Demonstrate written and/or oral skills appropriate for academic and professional practice.
Information literacy: expanding understandings of professional communication and media industry terminology, processes and practices.
Critically apply discipline knowledge: developing skills using communication processes and technologies to create professional media products/outputs.
Engage with ethical and interdisciplinary issues: develop an objective attitude to community dilemmas and sensitivity towards complex social issues
Capacity for analytical thinking: critiquing communication environments and processes to address multi-faceted communication issues

University of Newcastle