Communication

The areas covered in Communication Studies include film, television, radio, print media, new media, popular culture, gender studies and some professional writing. The range of offerings provides an effective balance between theory/analysis units and units relevant to media industries and professions.

There is a comprehensive range of Communication Studies units available to Internal and External students. This provides valuable flexibility to students, who can vary their mode of study to suit their employment and individual needs.

Undergraduate Communication Studies

The Bachelor of Communication Studies
The Bachelor of Communication Studies (three years full time) at UNE offers a balance of academic and vocational education. It includes two separate programs. The general program in Communication Studies explores print, audio, audiovisual and electronic media and allows students to broaden their knowledge of communication practices in various social contexts. The named program in Writing allows students to specialize in academic, professional, organizational, creative and media-based genres.

For more information, or to download a brochure go to
http://www.une.edu.au/ahss/bcomm.php

Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Communication Studies)
In addition to the Bachelor of Communication Studies described above, students may take Communication Studies as a major within a Bachelor of Arts.

For more information about the Bachelor of Arts degree, or to download a brochure go to
http://www.une.edu.au/ahss/ba.php

Individual Units in Communication Studies
For a description of all Communication Studies units offered, and all other units offered by the School of English Communication and Theatre, please see our Units of Study.

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Honours in Communication Studies

Honours is taken after completing a Bachelor degree with results that meet admission criteria. It can be taken as a one year full-time or two year part-time course, either internally or externally.

For more information about Honours in the School of English, Communciation and Theatre, please see the Honours Information webpage.

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Postgraduate Communication Studies

There are many opportunities for postgraduate study in the School of English, Communication and Theatre including the Master of Arts by Coursework, Master of Arts by Dissertation and the Doctor of Philosophy, as well as a number of Graduate Certificates. For more information, please visit our Postgraduate Information page.

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Enrolment Information

For information about enrolment, examinations and degree administration please contact:

The Student Centre
TC Lamble Building
UNE, NSW 2351
AUSTRALIA

phone: +61 2 6773 4444
email: studentcentre@une.edu.au
http://www.une.edu.au/studentcentre

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Employment and Further Study Opportunities

Communication Studies graduates work in a wide range of media and information industries. They will find employment opportunities in areas such as film, television, advertising, print media, multimedia, publishing and editing, arts and entertainment management, community arts, education, the public service and business, advertising and public relations.

Both the Bachelor of Communication Studies and the Communication Studies major in the Bachelor of Arts can lead onto Honours or postgraduate programs in Communication Studies at UNE. For details, see the School Honours Handbook and Postgraduate Handbook, or the UNE Handbook.

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Further Information

Further information can be obtained from one of the School Administrators:

email: ect@une.edu.au

or contact

Ms Gill Willis
Project Manager
phone: +61 2 6773 2023
email: gwillis2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 20

Mrs Helena Davies
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
phone: +61 2 6773 2534
email: hdavies@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 17

Ms Nicola Speden
Administrative Assistant
phone: +61 2 6773 2620
email: nspeden2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 22

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