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Bachelor of International Communication - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Division: Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Department(s): Department of International Communication
Area Of Study: Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 040592F
Key Features:
The Bachelor of International Communication introduces internationally-minded students to media and public relations in a globalising world. It helps to prepare students for careers in international media and public relations.

Students are given some flexibility to include studies in Languages, Philosophy, Politics, History, Anthropology and Sociology as well as studying the International Communication and Media units.
Suitable For:
The Bachelor of International Communication will be a rewarding program of study for any academically minded student interested in international affairs and media issues. 
Career Opportunities:
The degree is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in an international context that requires understanding of media and communications practices and issues. A typical career might be found in public relations or media affairs with a company, government, or non-government organisation.  
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: No specific subject knowledge is required but applicants should meet English language and UAI requirements.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 81
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 68
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $836.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $20,064.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
CUL100 Living Culture: Entertainment, Identity, Power
MAS104 Australian Media
ICOM101 Intercultural Relations*
ICOM100 Introduction to International Communication *
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
ICOM201 
 International Television*
ICOM202 International Communication Campaigns*
ICOM203 International Public Relations and Advertising*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
MAS221 News and Current Affairs
MAS208 Multimedia Theory & Production 1
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
ICOM301 
 Global Knowledge Society*
ICOM303 Writing for International Business and Finance I*
ICOM304 Writing for International Business and Finance 2*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
MAS395 Public Relations I *
MAS322 Culture and Technology
 

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