Overview

The Bachelor of Media (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students which may be undertaken upon completion of an undergraduate pass degree in Media. The BMedia (Hons) can be completed full-time or part-time. A student undertaking this program will complete honours within … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles, concepts and research methods in the chosen field of media practice
2.
Demonstrate cognitive skills that review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge
3.
Identify and formulate solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
4.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts in the chosen field of media practice and the capacity to keep abreast of changes in this field
5.
Demonstrate an ability to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
6.
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship
7.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others, in the context of media production and consumption
8.
Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
9.
Construct a research project that demonstrates technical skills in research and design
10.
Construct a research project that demonstrates critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding, and the capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity by developing original contributions for the chosen field of media practice

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

  1. Coursework (18 UOC)
  2. Thesis/Research project (30 UOC)

Specialisations

You must complete one of the specialisations below:

MDIADH
48 UOC
Communication & Journalism
MDIAGH
48 UOC
Public Relations&Advertising
MDIAHH
48 UOC
Screen and Sound Production

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Admission Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1271 - Humanities
Master of Arts - MA2353 - Arts

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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