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Bachelor of Arts (Media & Cultural Studies) - 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 Critical and Cultural Studies
Area Of Study: Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 022978D
Key Features:
The degree is an interdisciplinary major combining a wide choice of options in Critical and Cultural Studies with selected production and theory units in Media and Communication studies. 
Suitable For:
Those who want to be prepared for a world of constant technological transformation, with not only media skills but a solid base from which to continue to incorporate new media technologies into your future Information Age career. 
Career Opportunities:
Government and industry administration, publishing and editing, journalism, arts policy/administration, public relations, advertising, media production and liaison, audience research, teaching, and roles in the planning and development of intercultural projects in entertainment or tourism. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: It is desirable for applicants to have previous studies in Media, Social Studies or English.
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: 80

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)
Also offered in: City (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Please note that a student's specialisation in Media and Cultural Studies will not be stated on their testamur (graduation certificate) but it will be included on their academic transcript.

* 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
CUL101 Introduction to Visual Culture
MAS104 Australian Media
MAS105 Media Cultures*
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
MAS202 Writing for the Media*
MAS221 News and Current Affairs
MAS204 Media and the Asia Pacific Region*
MAS205 Introduction to the Cinema*
MAS206 Radio Broadcasting*
MAS207 Advanced Radio Broadcasting*
MAS210 Print Media Production I*
MAS211 Print Media Production II*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
MAS302 Women and the Media*
MAS304 Screens, Images, Ideas*
MAS306 Postmodernism*
MAS307 Culture and Technology*
MAS310 Advanced Media Production I*
MAS311 Advanced Media Production II*
MAS389 Public Relations I*
MAS390 Public Relations II*

 
 

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