Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
How to apply
You will need to read the 2010 Masters booklet online or by obtaining a hardcopy from the Communication Studies office (ground floor, Arts building). Please make an appointment with Dr David Savat and complete the form at the back of the booklet. You will also need to complete one of the following application forms and take it with you to your meeting with Dr Savat:
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 72 credit points
- 1.5 years full time, 5 years part time
- Course code: 11500
Fees
Important dates
Commence 2009
Semester 1: 23 February
Semester 2: 20 July
Application for 2010
Semester 1: 15 December
Semester 2: 15 June
This enables students to gain substantial understanding of communications theory and equip them with the practical skills and knowledge needed in communications-related employment areas.
Skills and knowledge in communication studies are complementary to qualifications in a range of professional and other areas.
Students look at the nature of communication from a number of different perspectives and apply their knowledge in project-based work, while developing practical communication skills in the Arts Multimedia Centre. You will receive hands on experience in digital media, including website design, digital video and image manipulation.
Course outline
This is a three semester full-time or three years part-time course in which you will study communications studies units and complete a dissertation. Six units are required:
- COMM2201 Communication and Mass Media
- COMM2203 Digital Media
- COMM3301 Case Studies in Communication
- COMM2202 Cultures, New Media, and Communications
- COMM3302 Communications Project
- COMM4406 Research Methodologies
You will also choose an option unit:
- ANTH2239 Anthropology of Media
- ENGL2280 Professional Writing
- HUMA2210 Arts Practicum
- POLS2231 Politics of the Mass Media
- ASIA2212 Chinese Media and Society
- COMM3304 Designing Virtual Play
- COMM7701 Science Communication - Writing
- COMM7702 Science Communication - Displays and Exhibits
- COMM7703 Science and the Media
- COMM7403 Science Communication - Community Presentations
- EURO2212 Communication and Culture - Survey
- WOMN2205 Self.Net: Identity in the Digital Age
You will also study two communications studies honours units, as well as complete a COMM8501 Communication Studies Dissertation.
Career prospects
Graduates with communication studies skills will have an extra insight into the role of communication in every aspect of our lives, which will make them particularly valuable in areas such as journalism, the media, advertising, public relations, multimedia, public administration, business, government and education.
Completing further study beyond a bachelor's degree will enhance your chances of employment as well as advancement, as you will increase your knowledge in specific areas that interest you.
Admission requirements
Applicants are normally expected to possess a bachelor's degree, with honours, or have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies.
Domestic students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Student Office
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2091
Email: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au
