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UTS:C10364v1 Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) - Communication,UTS Handbook

C10364v1 Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Award(s): Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) (BComm) UAC code: 600028 (Autumn session, Spring session, Summer session, Spring session) CRICOS code: 087736G Commonwealth supported place?: Yes Load credit points: 144 Course EFTSL: 3 Location: City campus

Notes Students who commenced the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry) before 2016 can view their course program at Course transition arrangements.

Overview Career options Course intended learning outcomes Admission requirements External articulation Course duration and attendance Course structure Course completion requirements Course diagram Course program Honours Other information

Overview Social and political sciences come to life in the contemporary world through communication – inter-personal and with the community, and more widely in society and the global public sphere. This cross-disciplinary course investigates society, explores current issues, and questions implications of change and progress in the global community. Students undertake professional studies as well as social, cultural and communication theory and practice so they can ask questions, research issues, develop advocacy skills and develop effective communication strategies. Combining social, political, historical and philosophical perspectives on how societies work, the course provides students with practical skills in qualitative and quantitative social research methods. Students learn how to understand social issues and how to think through ways of making a difference; how to research, communicate and plan contributions to national and international debates. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to be involved in diverse organisations engaging with social change.

Career options Career options include research in think tanks and academia; policy research, analysis and program management in government; management in social services and welfare, including women's, migrant and Indigenous programs; and advocacy in environmental, Indigenous, human rights and overseas development organisations, as well as trade unions.

Course intended learning outcomes This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: 1.1 Possess a well-developed awareness of professional practice in the context of the communication industries 1.2 Apply theoretically informed understanding of the communication industries in independent and collaborative projects across a range of media 2.1 Possess information literacy skills to locate, gather, organise and synthesise information across diverse platforms to inform the understanding of the communication industries 2.2 Be reflexive critical thinkers and creative practitioners who are intellectually curious, imaginative and innovative; with an https://handbook.uts.edu.au/2020_1/courses/c10364.html#F5

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ability to evaluate their own and others' work 3.1 Demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of global contexts and openness to cultural exchange 3.2 Employ professional skills responsibly and respectfully in a global environment 4.1 Possess a critical understanding of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within contemporary Australian politics, history and culture 4.2 Integrate knowledge of Indigenous issues in professional practices and engage responsibly in communicating with and about Indigenous people and communities 5.1 Possess the awareness of ethical practice in the personal, political and professional contexts of civil society 5.2 Possess the skills to behave ethically in personal and professional contexts 6.1 Possess well-developed skills and proficiencies to communicate and respond effectively and appropriately across different contexts 6.2 Demonstrate digital literacy and production skills across a range of media and media texts

Key The first digit of each CILO indicates the relevant graduate attribute: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Professional Readiness Critical and Creative Inquiry International and Intercultural Engagement Indigenous Competencies Active Citizenship Effective Communication

Admission requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

External articulation The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established credit recognition packages with the following institutions: INSEARCH UTS: Diploma of Communication Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore

Course duration and attendance This course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48credit-point second major (subject to application), and 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete elective subjects.

Industrial training/professional practice All subjects provide students with practical research skills that are applied in real-world settings. The final three subjects are project-based, allowing students to work on topical issues and be placed with a community, corporate or government organisation, or within NSW Parliament. Students can also elect to undertake a professional internship in industry.

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STM91104 Communication core

24cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

CBK91129 Major/Electives

48cp

MAJ10049 Social and Political Sciences

48cp

Total

144cp

Course diagram

Course program Typical course programs are shown below for students commencing in either Autumn, Spring or Summer session. All students choose a second major stream when enrolling in their first session. This 16-credit-point stream consists of two major subjects from another major. Students can choose any second major (excluding Media Arts and Production) and, subject to meeting criteria, they can apply to continue with their chosen second major (the remaining 32 credit points, i.e. another four subjects). Students who choose not to continue with their second major choice or who do not meet the eligibility criteria, continue in their course by choosing 32 credit points of electives (i.e. four subjects). Autumn commencing Year 1 Autumn session 54000 Citizenship and Communication

8cp

54050 Self and Society

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following: CBK91131 Stream choices

8cp 16cp

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Spring session 54001 Digital Literacies

8cp

54051 Politics, Ideologies and Beliefs

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91131 Stream choices

16cp

Year 2 Autumn session 54002 Communicating Difference

8cp

54052 Economy, Society and Globalism

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Spring session 54053 Investigating for Change

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Year 3 Autumn session 54054 Intervening for Change

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Spring session 54055 Professional Pathways Project

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Spring commencing Year 1 Spring session 54001 Digital Literacies

8cp

54051 Politics, Ideologies and Beliefs

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91131 Stream choices

16cp

Year 2 Autumn session 54000 Citizenship and Communication

8cp

54050 Self and Society

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

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CBK91131 Stream choices

16cp

Spring session 54053 Investigating for Change

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Year 3 Autumn session 54052 Economy, Society and Globalism

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

54054 Intervening for Change

8cp

Spring session 54055 Professional Pathways Project

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Year 4 Autumn session 54002 Communicating Difference

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91132 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Summer commencing Year 1 Summer session 54000 Citizenship and Communication

8cp

Select 16 credit points from the following:

16cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Year 2 Autumn session 54002 Communicating Difference

8cp

54050 Self and Society

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91118 Stream choices

16cp

Spring session 54001 Digital Literacies

8cp

54051 Politics, Ideologies and Beliefs

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91118 Stream choices

16cp

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Year 3 Autumn session 54052 Economy, Society and Globalism

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives

24cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91120 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Spring session 54053 Investigating for Change

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91120 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Year 4 Autumn session 54054 Intervening for Change

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91120 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Spring session 54055 Professional Pathways Project

8cp

Select 8 credit points from the following:

8cp

CBK91120 Second major

48cp

CBK91119 Electives

32cp

Honours The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) (C09047) is available with an additional year of full-time study for eligible students.

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