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COMM-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Communication

Available in Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences

Rules for completing this course

No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 credit points must be at Level 3

Level 1 gateway units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • AMU1277Media studies6 cp
  • AMU1278Communication technologies and practices6 cp

Level 2 cornerstone units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • AMU2013Digital media policy and governance6 cp
  • AMU2453Research methods in the arts and social sciences6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

12 cp

Workplace Integrated Learning unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • AMU3575Task force: Responding to global challenges6 cp
  • AMU3744Workplace learning internship6 cp
  • AMU3601Documentary filmmaking and society 6 cp
  • AMU3859Writing portfolio6 cp
  • AMU3650A world in crisis: Multilevel responses to global emergencies6 cp

Communication unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • AMU3029Digital Asia research project6 cp
  • AMU3010Social media and communication campaign6 cp

Additional communication units

12 cp

You must complete the following unit and 6 credit points from the remaining capstone units below

  • AMU2450Contemporary media theory6 cp

Capstone units

6 cp

You must complete one of the following units not already taken

  • AMU3029Digital Asia research project6 cp
  • AMU3010Social media and communication campaign6 cp
  • AMU3575Task force: Responding to global challenges6 cp
  • AMU3650A world in crisis: Multilevel responses to global emergencies6 cp
  • AMU3744Workplace learning internship6 cp
  • AMU3601Documentary filmmaking and society 6 cp
  • AMU3859Writing portfolio6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry