Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

This degree aims to develop an a understanding of the role of communication in modern society through studies of the application of communications theory to the corporate sector, the role of culture and social structures in social change, global trends and their local impact, and contemporary writing practices. Students undertake compulsory studies in communications, international studies and writing as well as a range of electives. In addition, students will undertake a range of elective units from the Faculty of Arts or other faculties.

This professionally-oriented program with an international focus provides students with skills that can be utilised in areas such as mass media, public affairs and corporate communication.

This course consists of a compulsory communication major and an arts minor, with additional studies chosen from a variety of disciplines.

For information on arts majors and minors, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html.

Students must complete at least 144 points:

(a.) a communication major of eight units (48 points)

(b.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points)

(c.) a first-year arts sequence in a third area of study (12 points)

(d.) further units to complete a total of 144 points.

By combining some of the core arts requirements, students can complete a double major in two different arts disciplines. For more details on this option, contact the Faculty of Arts.

Students must complete across the duration of the course:

• at least 96 points of arts units
• a minimum of 36 points at third-year (including those completed in the communications major sequence)
• no more than 10 units (60 points) at a first-year level.

Bachelor of Communication