C10249v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Writing and Cultural Studies)

Overview

In this course, writing is studied as a professional practice which takes place through engagement with contemporary cultures. Writing is studied in both theory and practice, and students apply their skills to a range of genres and different media. Students in the course develop creative writing skills across a range of genres and media and a critical understanding and awareness of cultural and social issues.

In this course students study both general and specific creative writing as a professional practice that influences and is influenced by culture. Students study the theory and practice of writing and apply their skills across a range of genres and different media. The position and role of the writer in society is explored, while students learn to think critically and creatively about developments in the cultural industries. Students also gain the skills to assess and evaluate the needs of diverse communities, and develop strategies for responding to social and cultural issues.

Career options

Career options include editors, publishers, scriptwriters, cultural researchers, literary agents, dramatists, communication coordinators, poets, arts and cultural administrators, copywriters, novelists, feature writers, publications officers, media researchers, book marketing coordinators, new media and web producers, and freelance writers.

Assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy.

External articulation

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma in Communication (Journalism)
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communication and Media Management
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of a 48-credit-point core program, a 48-credit-point major, a 24-credit-point sub-major, and 24 credit points of electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students write intensively throughout the course, positioning their practice within both a critical and a professional context. Students can elect to undertake a professional placement during their course.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Other information

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