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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs (234JA.1)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this course
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Business School |
Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
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. 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.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 077610D | Faculty of Business, Government & Law | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Business School |
4.0 years |
Fees
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.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
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.
The field of Media and Public Affairs focuses on the dynamic interactions between media, government, the public and society and how meanings and values in these spheres are shaped as a result. The Bachelor of Media and Public Affairs is uniquely placed to prepare students for entry into the professional fields of public affairs and political communication given its location in the heart of the country's political landscape, Canberra. It provides an in-depth exploration of global public communication with a local perspective through multi-layered involvement with the national capitals political and political media institutions. The major in Communication Studies provides students with a broad understanding of the communication industries, theories and research, while the major in Media and Public Affairs develops an informed and critical understanding of how the media operate, and the skills needed to work in the contemporary media environment. Key topics include: media, politics and government; digital and global communication; public opinion and media consumers. Special attention is paid to the development of high level oral and written communication skills as well as to an appreciation of the power of visual communication forms. The Bachelor of Media and Public Affairs offers opportunities for workplace learning through internships in a range of local and national institutions and provides an excellent introduction to communication and media research for those wishing to pursue an Honours degree. 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
For the Bachelor of Commerce: 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. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs (234JA) | 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
Law of Communications (7098) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Digital Media Literacy (9022) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Communication (9023) | 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
General Systems Theory (7161) | 3 credit points — Level 3
General Systems Theory (7161) | 3 credit points — Level 3
General Systems Theory (7161) | 3 credit points — Level 3
e-Business Technology (6364) | 3 credit points — Level 2
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 may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Introduction to Communication (9023)
Semester 2
Digital Media Literacy (9022)
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Two Commerce Major Units
Law of Communications (7098)
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Commerce Major Units
Semester 2
Communication Internship (9490)
Two Commerce Major Units
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Purpose Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs will have acquired in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and strategic skills in media and public affairs 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 media and public affairs 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 media and public affairs plus one or more of the commerce discipline areas identified above; the technical and generic skills required to master a range of communication skills and media research methodologies as well as 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 Business Administration (MJ0135)
- Major in Human Resource Management (Restricted) (MJ0052)
- Major in Public Sector Management (MJ0190)
- Major in Media and Public Affairs (MJ0218)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Financial Planning (Restricted) (MJ0041)
- Major in International Business (Restricted) (MJ0067)
- Major in Banking & Financial Services (Restricted) (MJ0012)
- Major in Marketing Management (Restricted) (MJ0088)
- Major in Economics (Restricted) (MJ0037)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce | BCom |
| Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs | BComm Media&PubAffairs |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
