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Bachelor of Communication - Media Studies
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Higher Education Hawthorn | 59^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English |
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Course Description
Students will acquire knowledge of current media theories and learn to write for print, broadcast and digital media. They will engage in debate around globalisation, media ownership, policy and regulation and advances in digital technologies and social media such as blogs and YouTube. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on digital and communication experience. Graduate will have the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work effectively within a broad range of contemporary communications environments. This course seeks to blend the disciplines of design, media, communications and public relations in ways informed by current and projected industry needs.
Subjects you can Study
Media communication
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Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Higher Education Hawthorn
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
All programs consist of a total of 24 units (300 credit points). Each unit normally carries 12.5 credit points. In each year, 8 units normally constitute a full-time load and 4 units normally constitute a part-time load.
Entry Requirements
VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English
Study Pathways
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted credit and/or advanced standing.
Comments
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Communication - Media Studies at Swinburne University of Technology perform?
Communications
Who is studying Communications at Swinburne University of Technology
| 448 | 52 | 56% | 9% | 84% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Communications graduates from Swinburne University of Technology say
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Where do Communications graduates from Swinburne University of Technology go
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Starting salary
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Further study
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Life after Study
Communications
Where are graduates that studied Communications at Swinburne University of Technology?
| 0% | 0% | 96% | 3% |
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