Bachelor of Communication for 2010

Course overview

This course allows students to undertake major studies in the theory, practice, technology and research techniques of mass communications together with studies at Chisholm TAFE designed to provide students with the theoretical base and the practical skills in a variety of writing, editing and production tasks. See also Double degrees section.

Career outlook

Graduates can work in fields such as journalism, publiching, editing, writing, public relations, corporate communications, advertising and multimedia.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time 3 years
Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,500 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 042678F
Monash course code 1945 1945
Faculty Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts
Contact http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

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 distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.

Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations.

Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.

University

Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit 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.

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

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Berwick
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer (CSP), 70.00 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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 distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.

Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations.

Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.

University

Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit 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.

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

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in 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
Qualification Berwick
International Baccalaureate 24
GCE A level 7
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 65%
Hong Kong A level 6
ISC of the CISCE India 60%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 220
Ontario Grade 12 65%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 70%
Sri Lanka A level 9
STPM Malaysia 8.33
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 65%
UNIPREP Indonesia 6.5
UNSW Foundation Year 6.5

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.

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