Bachelor of Communication (Honours)

Deakin University

About

Undertake a year of specialist study in a communication discipline that interests you most (advertising, journalism, public relations, digital media) with the Bachelor of Communication (Honours).

You will work with experienced researchers and a dedicated supervisor to develop and research your own project, gaining valuable research skills and advanced knowledge sought after by employers.Honours is an optional year of study that allows you to combine the theory and practical skills gained throughout your undergraduate degree.You will engage with theories and concepts in your chosen discipline, explore various research methods and then design a research project that you will carry through to its fruition under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor.

You’ll improve your critical and constructive thinking and gain practical research skills that you can use in a range of private and public sectors to positively impact issues you care about.Do you want to specialise in a particular aspect of communication?

Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication (Honours) students must complete 8 credit points of core units. These may be completed in a single year of full-time study (4 credit points per Trimester over 2 Trimesters) or part-time equivalent. Students must also complete

  • Academic Integrity AAI018

    • Entry requirements

    Entry requirements

    Higher education experience

    If you have successfully completed your higher education program, your selection is based on the following.

    Education This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

    Prerequisites

    • a Bachelor degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 65% in all level 3 and level 4 units (for Deakin awards) or final year units (for awards from other providers) OR
    • other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

    All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.

    References

    Applicants are also advised to read further information and complete requirements outlined see Information and Application form. These requirements may include work experience, reasons for undertaking the course, previous academic information and your research proposal.

    Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

    Learning outcomes

    Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

    outcome type outcome description
    Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Apply advanced theoretical and methodological insight to critical analysis and evaluation of the Australian media system and communication policies and practices.
    Communication Utilise high-level communication skills to coherently and ethically articulate arguments and ideas to professional, scholarly and media audiences in accordance with practitioner and academic standards.
    Digital literacy Utilise a range of technologies and digital platforms to research and analyse complex communication problems, and to develop and disseminate communication products and projects for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
    Critical thinking Apply high-level independent critical and analytical judgement in the evaluation and theorisation of communication issues and practices in professional and scholarly contexts.
    Problem solving Apply advanced knowledge of communication theories, concepts and methodologies in identifying issues and problems in communications and providing solutions through research and professional practice.
    Self-management Exercise autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a continued commitment to learning and skills development in professional and scholarly contexts.
    Teamwork Work and learn collaboratively with students from different disciplines and backgrounds, including working effectively in different roles in professional communication teams.
    Global citizenship Operate ethically, responsibly and with awareness of diverse social, cultural, economic and political contexts in research and as a professional in the communications industry.

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