NO NEW ENROLMENTS IN THIS PROGRAM FROM 2008 - For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 014401
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: BA/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058125G
Program overview
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Science Communication) offers the unique opportunity for students interested in the field of science to develop skills to facilitate communication with a wider public audience. The combined program will suit those with an interest in the specialist science areas of biomedical science and health, sport and exercise science or environmental science, enabling them to pursue studies and develop knowledge in the areas of professional writing, public relations, journalism, news production, creative writing, publishing or advertising.
The program, taught and developed in cooperation with industry, has a practical focus emphasising professional communication and includes an industry-based project as a final-year course. You are taught in small workshop groups and mentored by industry professionals. Practical laboratory sessions and fieldwork may also contribute to the studies in science, depending on the science major chosen. .
Career opportunities
Career opportunities exist in both the private and public sector including advertising, corporate communication, creative writing, ecotourism, film and television writing, marketing, media research, medical sales, professional biomedical writing, public relations, scientific journalism and publishing, sport or health journalism, and website editing.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Advanced courses
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Plus select 6 Communication courses from the following:
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN251 International Communication
A minor
Select 1 minor (4 courses) from the following:
Environmental and Planning Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Politics and International Relations
Social and Community Studies
Sociology
Studies in Art and Design
Elective course
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses
Introductory courses
Select any 3 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Advanced courses
Select 8 advanced courses from a Science or Health major plus 4 advanced Science courses.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au