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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations (233JA.1)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
077609G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
The growing field of public relations needs practitioners who not only have professional skills but are strategic, critical thinkers who know how to work sensitively and responsibly in complex political, cultural, social and media environments. For those reasons the Bachelor of Public Relations degree program focuses on providing graduates with critical awareness and ethical, work-ready skills for careers in business, consultancies, not-for-profit organisations and government agencies. The degree involves an exploration of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of public relations, its influence in contemporary organisations and society and its role in social and corporate responsibility. The program focuses on developing high level oral and written communications and presentation skills; analytical abilities for research, problem-solving, project planning and strategy development, and an understanding of the legal and organisational contexts in which graduates will work. It has a strong focus on work-integrated learning through the involvement of senior practitioners throughout the program, high-level industry experience of the teaching academics, opportunities to work on real projects with real clients throughout, and a well-recognised internship program which gives students invaluable experience in the workplace in their final year. The aim of the Bachelor of Commerce program is to develop business professionals who have the relevant knowledge and skills for admission to their respective professional communities but who are also equipped to solve problems within a multi-disciplinary business environment. Graduates will appreciate their chosen discipline in the context of the wider social, legal, economic and political environment. Students select one of the following Commerce majors: Accounting; Banking &Financial Service; Business Administration; Economics; Financial Planning; Human Resource Management; Information Systems; International Business; Marketing Management; Public Sector Management; Tourism Management.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). The Financial Planning major is accredited by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA).
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations (233JA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Digital Media Literacy (9022) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Research and Creative Inquiry (9437) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From Semester 1, 2015 9799 Foundations of Professional Planning replaces 9437 Foundations of Research & Creative Inquiry. Students who have not previously passed 9437 are now required to pass 9799.
Communication Internship (9490) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- Students in Bachelor of Human Resource Management courses must select 6354 Managing Human Resources as their Restricted Choice unit.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Digital Media Literacy (9022)
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Commerce Major Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Three Commerce Major Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Minor in Business and Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Commerce Major Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Three Commerce Major Units
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Purpose Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations will have acquired in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and strategic skills in public relations and one or more of the following areas in commerce: Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing Management, Public Sector Management, or Tourism Management. The program is designed to produce graduates with professional attributes appropriate to their intended careers. This degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies. |
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| Knowledge Graduates who complete this degree will obtain an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practices, as well as the practical application of these in public relations and in one or more of the commerce discipline areas listed above. In addition, graduates will have a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to commerce, such as statistics, commercial law, information systems, management, plus the interrelationships between government and business. |
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| Skills Graduates will develop: the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in public relations plus one or more of the commerce discipline areas identified above; the technical and generic skills required to master specialist professional communication techniques and apply discipline-specific technologies in one or more of the commerce discipline areas; the independent learning skills needed to stay up-to-date with advances in theoretical frameworks and professional practices after graduation; the personal skills required to provide professional advice in the discipline or disciplines they choose to study. Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and applied analytical skills in identifying which information is relevant to specific decisions being made. They will also be able to identify whether they have all relevant information when advising clients or management, and have the ability to succinctly request or obtain missing information; the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders using technical and non-technical language, depending on the audience. |
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Majors
- Major in Banking & Financial Services (Restricted) (MJ0012)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Public Sector Management (MJ0190)
- Major in Public Relations (MJ0219)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
- Major in International Business (Restricted) (MJ0067)
- Major in Human Resource Management (Restricted) (MJ0052)
- Major in Economics (Restricted) (MJ0037)
- Major in Marketing Management (Restricted) (MJ0088)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Financial Planning (Restricted) (MJ0041)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Business Administration (MJ0135)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Commerce | BCom |
| Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations | BComm PubRel |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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