Griffith University offers this degree to provide students with the opportunity to develop key skills and knowledge essential to the media and communication industries. Comprehensive coverage will be given, including media research and analysis skills, knowledge of film and media history including broadcasting policy, regulation, content critique, development techniques applicable in journalism, screen production and new media settings.
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be ready for work in Journalism, Public Relations, New Media, Film and Television. They will be prepared to excel in administrative, marketing and creative roles in the cultural communications industries. This degree will be the backbone to a successful career in communication and related fields.
Transition Arrangements
Griffith University is changing the Bachelor of Communication degree to introduce new majors from 2012.
The Media Communication major has been withdrawn and the Journalism and Public Relations majors have been updated and revised. Three new majors are introduced: Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Business Communication. All five majors from 2012 will include two Level 1 units and six Level 2/3 units.
All Bachelor of Communication students study four Level 1 core units plus one Level 2 and one Level 3 core units.
Please note that the addition of two new compulsory core units from 2012 may affect the number of electives you can include in your degree.
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All existing students should contact the Communication Program Convenor for advice before enrolling in their 2012 units.
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Existing registered students have the option of either completing the pre-2012 degree or transferring to the revised degree structure (depending on units completed).
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Existing unregistered students who want to complete the pre-2012 degree and who are eligible to register in the Bachelor of Communication should refer to information in Registering in this degree. Students must submit their completed registration form to Griffith University by the deadline of 10 February 2012, the close of enrolment for Study Period 1 2012.
New Students who start in 2012 will follow the requirements of the revised Bachelor of Communication.
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Award Requirements
A student must complete 16 units, or their equivalent, and meet the following criteria:
8 units from the Certificate of Media Communications units
8 units from the Diploma of Media Communications units
Exit Points
Students not wishing to complete an entire degree can exit the program earlier with these qualifications:
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Certificate in Media Communication
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Diploma in Media Communication
Students who have completed the Certificate in Media Communication can progress to the Diploma in Media Communication by completing 8 additional units.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
Students may be able to receive credit for previous studies conducted at other institutions. Please contact the Open Universities Australia Officer, Off Campus & Assignment Handling Services at Griffith University.
Registering in this Course
Students are required to register with Griffith University for this award by completing a Registration form and paying the required fee. The non-refundable $100 registration fee is payable when the form is submitted. While there is no immediate requirement for potential students to register in the degree course, students are recommended to register after completing 8-10 units, in order to receive advice on credit and unit selection.
Recommended Study Pattern
To get the most out of this course, follow these steps:
Study the Level 1 Certificate of Media Communications units
Study the Diploma of Media Communication units
Related Courses
This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.
Course Structure
Majors
Complete the Certificate of Media Relations units (8 units) plus the following:
Diploma of Media Communications
Total number of units to complete:
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