Bachelor of Professional Communication for 2013
At a glance
Career opportunities
This course will equip you to work in a range of fields, including journalism, publishing, editing, writing, public relations, corporate communications, marketing, advertising, multimedia, and tourism.
Why study Bachelor of Professional Communication?
The way the media operates has changed significantly in recent years, and it is still changing rapidly. Technological advances mean we get our news in record time, and individuals have more power than ever through social media. This degree will give you an understanding of how the media works today. You will learn about the practical operations of the media, the social and cultural dimensions of mass communications, and the audiences, producers and policy-makers.
This course will equip you with professional communication skills and knowledge in a range of areas. You have the flexibility to specialise in an area of professional communication by completing a major and minor in communication, journalism or public relations. This course also gives you the flexibility to complete another major in addition to your chosen professional communication discipline if you would like to. When you graduate, your employment choices will be exciting and diverse.
Entry requirements
Clearly in ATAR score (2013):
- 70.1 (Berwick)
View entry requirements and applications for domestic students
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 7,250 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)
Attendances
- On-campus at Berwick: full-time, part-time
Faculty
Course code: 1275
CRICOS code: 072745G
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for international students
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees for 2013
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 24,870 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)
Attendances
- On-campus at Berwick: full-time
Faculty
Course code: 1275
CRICOS code: 072745G
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Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
Admissions information for domestic students
Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE
A minimum of Certificate IV with at least a distinction (70%) average is required to be considered for admission.
Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, e.g. professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations. Some credit may be granted for TAFE studies.
SINGLE UNIVERSITY UNITS
Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit (60%) average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission. Some units can be studied through Open Universities Australia. For more information, visit www.open.edu.au/public/course-and-units/arts
VCE prerequisites
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
| Qualification | Berwick |
|---|---|
| 2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP | 70.1 |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Semester two (July)
Admissions information for international students
Entry requirements
International entry requirements
2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE
A minimum of Certificate IV with at least a distinction (70%) average is required to be considered for admission.
Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, e.g. professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations. Some credit may be granted for TAFE studies.
SINGLE UNIVERSITY UNITS
Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit (60%) average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission. Some units can be studied through Open Universities Australia. For more information, visit www.open.edu.au/public/course-and-units/arts
VCE prerequisites
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.
English requirements for international students
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
| Qualification | Berwick |
|---|---|
| A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) | 7 |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Semester two (July)
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Enrolment obligation
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.
Major study areas
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications focuses on the role of media in society and how this influences the way we receive communications and the way we communicate with each other. Today, we get most of our news and knowledge from mass media and social media, so it is vital that students learn about the structures of communications industries and how to critically analyse the media.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal justice addresses the complex issue of crime and the way in which it affects the lives of us all. It draws on diverse areas including psychological studies, sociology and Indigenous studies to stimulate fresh thinking. Students compare regional, state, national and international crime and crime prevention policies, while also considering radical alternatives for dealing with crime.
JOURNALISM
Our journalism program is the largest undergraduate journalism program in Australia. Our students are taught by real journalists. Through a combination of academic and practice-based work, students gain a solid foundation in all production technologies - print, video, radio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Psychological studies provides a sequence of units that cover popular applied areas of psychology, such as forensic psychology, the psychology of sport, and psychology and work. It is ideal for students who are not intending to take up psychology as a profession, but want to complement studies in education, social welfare, journalism, criminal justice and sociology.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Public Relations (PR) is primarily about building and maintaining relationships for the mutual benefit of those involved. Our PR area of study is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia. It is designed to equip students with the relevant and necessary skills for the profession, such as effective writing, critical thinking, active listening, decision-making, and persuasiveness.
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