Communications,B-MASCOMS

Overview

In this course you'll gain expertise in a variety of communications areas. You'll study subjects in media, design and business, and gain foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications.

You’ll also develop critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.

In your first year you’ll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

In your second and third years you’ll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design and communications specialisation, or two media specialisations.

Your final year culminates in a capstone unit where you will work on an applied project in groups.

Media Specialisations

• Corporate Screen Production
• Journalism
• Web Media

Design and Communications Specialisations

• Digital Experience Communication
• Graphic Communication
• Marketing Communication
• Photography Communication
• Pre-Masters Journalism¹
• Public Relations Communication

1. Pre-Masters Journalism is available only as a second media specialisation, and it cannot be studied with the Journalism specialisation.

How this course will make you industry ready

• You'll develop skills and knowledge in traditional and emerging media and communication roles.
• You'll use industry-level equipment to produce content and graduate with industry-ready skills.
• You'll build a portfolio of work and have opportunities to meet industry professionals.

What you'll learn

• evaluate and apply theoretical frameworks to the fields of media and communication
• exercise initiative and creativity in professional practice
• develop effective communication and practical skills necessary for digital competence and media literacy
• utilise knowledge and skills in media and communication to engage with the complexity of global conditions, as well as the social, cultural, political, economic and technological shifts around media
• develop cultural capabilities to engage respectfully with First Peoples and people of all cultures, and demonstrate respect for Indigenous perspectives and all cultures in their community and professional practice
• initiate, design, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes relevant to the two chosen specialisations, and with ethical practices in mind

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.