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

Overview

In this course, writing is studied as a professional practice that 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.

Students study both writing and cultural studies as a critical and creative practice. They learn the theories of culture and writing and challenge the practices that produce culture. Through their own writing, they create alternative and innovative ways of communicating in multiple modes.

Students gain the skills to analyse and intervene in social and cultural discourses, practices and institutions, and to practice as cultural researchers. They also explore and develop their own writing ability to high level, giving them the skills to work as writers in a range of contexts across the communications, arts and media sectors.

Career options

Career options include arts and cultural administrators, communication coordinators, communication officers, creative writers, cultural policy officers, cultural researchers, feature writers, media researchers, new media and web producers, and publications officers.

Assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy.

External articulation

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

• INSEARCH UTS: Diploma of Communication
• 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

The 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.

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below for students commencing in either Autumn or Spring semester.

Honours

Other information

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