Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 2 years (6 semesters)
Core Curriculum
Students must complete the following three (3) subjects plus the Beyond Bond Program.
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CORE11-012: Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (10CP)
Integrity, and the courage and capability to act on one’s sense of responsibility, are key components of a thriving life. Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse fosters students’ lifelong commitment to responsible discourse and action in all spheres of human interaction, recognising the global aspect to contemporary citizenship. Students explore the complex relationship between character, responsible action, and creative critical thinking, learning how to reflect on and articulate their unique sense of global citizenship and responsibility. By accentuating the importance of justification and articulation of the reasons for our actions, students exercise their critical, communicative, and cooperative capabilities so that they can thrive with integrity in the multiple contexts of action they will face as private, civic, professional, and global citizens.
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CORE11-013: Collaboration for Global Change (10CP)
In today's work and study environments, individuals often encounter complex, open-ended problems that necessitate collaboration in both physical and virtual realms and across sectors and specialisations. In Collaboration for Global Change, students engage collaboratively to craft genuine solutions for global issues. In this context, students link their endeavours to specific sustainable development goals, thus positioning their actions as contributions to global citizenship. As they learn to defend their ideas and perspectives, students apply critical thinking, design thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills within a problem-based learning environment. This comprehensive approach equips them with the necessary skills and mindset to excel in future work, academic pursuits, and global initiatives.
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CORE11-011: Critical Thinking and Communication (10CP)
In this subject, students will be introduced to critical thinking and clear expression. They will evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, judge patterns of inference, and recognise and apply various methods of reasoning. Students will learn how to clarify and visually represent their thinking to make better decisions, evaluate and use evidence, and communicate more effectively in their writing and speaking. Using these skills, students will structure and write an academic essay and deliver an oral presentation.
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Beyond Bond Program
To keep up with the ever-changing work landscape, we aim to help our students future-proof their careers by developing broader employability skills that are actively sought out by employers. Unique to our University, Beyond Bond is a compulsory professional development program with a practical, activity-based approach that is integrated into all undergraduate degrees.
Required subjects
Students must complete the following fourty credit points (40CP) of subjects.
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JOUR13-300: Creative Writing: Fiction and Non-Fiction (10CP)
In this subject, you will have the chance to harness your creativity and explore a range of approaches, styles and genres to help you find and tell compelling stories. You will also receive industry-insider guidance on making your work compelling and saleable. This subject covers the foundations of writing fiction and creative non-fiction, including theme, character, dialogue, plot/structure, voice, style, imagery and a range of literary devices. Tutorials take the form of a supportive writing workshop where students are encouraged to experiment with various approaches to help find, develop and refine their own voice. You will also learn how to critically evaluate the work of other professionals, have the chance to practice self-editing and workshopping with an editor (your tutor), and investigate ways to apply your narrative skills and techniques to other fields, which include entrepreneurial storytelling, health narratives, professional narratives, social media narratives and much in between.
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COMN13-300: Capstone Project (10CP)
Ideas are the most valuable currency a communications or creative arts professional has. This subject is all about developing a sustained piece of creative practice or research, from idea to execution. It is an opportunity for you to attempt the kind of work you admire in industry, in the process creating a substantial communication portfolio piece that reflects the cumulative learning from your degree and mastery of your chosen discipline. You may work individually or in collaboration with a small team within the fields of advertising, communication, creative writing, journalism, media studies, social media, public relations, and film and television, or develop a hybrid project that falls within the spaces among these disciplines. You will first establish the scope, limitations and context of your work, situating it within its industry contexts/comparisons and identifying the market and audience for it. Classes will take the form of workshops, where you will have access to substantial peer and instructor feedback. The subject will also explore models of productivity and sustained creative practise, pitching, freelance and client work models, project management and the transformative power of communication, creative practice, and research.
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JOUR11-110: Creative Writing: Plot and Genre (10CP)
Creative Writing: Plot and Genre introduces long-form storytelling techniques, which you can apply to screenwriting, prose (fiction and creative non-fiction) and hybrid multimedia formats. This subject defines narrative, plot and genre, reviewing storytelling techniques from Aristotle to Joseph Campbell’s ‘The Hero’s Journey’. It also includes the significant forms and conventions of commercial, literary and screen genres; character motivation and development; character and story arcs; sub-plots; world-building; and the effect of suspense, pace, tension and conflict on plot at a macro level. Using templates developed by craft writers like Joseph Campbell and Blake Snyder, you will learn to conceptualise, workshop and articulate your own narrative premise then plot story and character arcs and write a sample opening chapter/scene. You will submit all assessment in formats consistent with industry expectations.
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FITV11-110: Screenwriting Short Fiction (10CP)
This subject introduces students to the art and craft of modern professional screenwriting. Students will explore the fundamentals of constructing screenplays for various forms of film and screen narratives. They will examine key elements of script development; from developing ideas, and creating characters, through to completing short-film screenplays to professional standards, and using professional screenwriting software.
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Writing Options
Students must choose twenty credit points (20CP) of subjects from the following options.
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AUST11-100: Australian Literature (10CP)
This subject invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of Australian cultural traditions and explore the social and historical developments in Australia and the rest of the world. By examining the connections between visual art, film, and literature, you will gain understanding of Australia, its people, and its vibrant cultural fabric. You will encounter a rich diversity of literature, from the nineteenth century bush poetry of A.B. “Banjo” Paterson, to the more mature and highly experimental works of Australia's great twentieth century writers.
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JOUR11-111: Creative Writing Project (10CP)
In this advanced writing workshop, you will work with an instructor to develop an extended or substantive piece of original creative work in a genre and format of your choosing. The nature of the project will be negotiated individually at the beginning of the semester through a written and oral proposal pitch and contract document. Throughout the semester, you will have access to peer and instructor feedback on your project and instruction in frameworks for creative practice, industry expectations and market influences. Class sessions will take the form of small workshops or supervisions, with an expectation of ongoing student participation in a supportive, creative community. While the facilitator will provide feedback and support, students will need to commit to making individual progress on their chosen project.
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JOUR13-318: Freelance Feature Writing and Blogging (10CP)
In the current media landscape, a reporter who has original ideas, a fresh voice, and sharp insights can quickly develop a brand, a following, and a portfolio of published work. This subject teaches you how to write in a variety of formats (from listicles to in-depth features, travel narratives, opinion, reviews, and columns), as well as how to pitch work to digital, print (newspaper, magazine, zine etc), and multimedia publications, and how to set up a blog or portfolio platform of your own. The style and content of the writing are entirely up to you. You will be encouraged to mine your interests, contacts, and natural writing style for inspiration and credibility and to find suitable publication outlets for your work. The work of previous students has been published by Buzzfeed, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Women’s Health, News Corp, and Frankie Magazine. Also, you will also consider the business of freelance writing, including personal branding, establishing contacts, freelance writing rates, and tax and business structures.
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ENGL12-106: World Literature (10CP)
This subject focuses on the power of literature to cultivate a global perspective and enhance our understanding of diverse conceptions of human life. You will explore key texts that, although created in specific cultural and geographical contexts for local audiences, have transcended those boundaries. These texts are now read globally, in multiple languages, and across different periods. Investigating these texts will allow you to appreciate the myriad ways human experience is depicted in literature. Furthermore, analysing how literary features, such as translation, impact our understanding of the worlds described in these stories will enhance your capabilities as global citizens. This subject aims to increase awareness of how studying world literature can foster new, more responsible understandings of humanity.
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FITV12-210: Advanced Screenwriting (10CP)
In this advanced subject, students examine screenwriting and narrative strategies for various screen forms, including short and long-form drama for film, television and other screen projects. With a major focus on character and story development, students explore how to engage audiences at an emotional level.
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Major
Students must complete one (1) of the following sixty credit point (60CP) majors.
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Corporate Storytelling
Corporate Storytelling explores how to create and share organisational stories to connect with audiences in a meaningful way. This major investigates how cohesive narratives can become an effective means of bringing an organisation’s brand identity and values to life, stimulating a connection and engagement with their wider public. Students will apply persuasive and strategic communication theories to find and develop compelling and ethical narratives across multiple platforms. Students will develop flexibility in applying strong written, oral, and visual storytelling skills to diverse situations, technologies, and audiences. This creativity is critical in diverse professional roles including public relations, journalism, advertising and social media.
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Film and Television
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Digital Media
The Digital Media major equips learners with a holistic approach to critically reflect and analyse new innovations and solutions as they relate to emerging digital media design methods and the changing job market due to disruptive technological change. Students will accumulate a diverse and coherent body of knowledge focused on the understanding and application of digital design methods, standards and industry best practices to develop a collaborative problem-solving strategy. Using an integrated approach (combining theory with workplace practice), students will be enabled to skilfully communicate design solutions outcomes to complex problems; through effective oral, written and visual communication techniques.
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Media Studies
The Media Studies major provides you with a foundation for studying the media by engaging you in theoretical and practical aspects of media representations, media channels, audiences, news production, digitalisation of media, the media industry, and global media trends. It also allows you to immerse yourself in the field through selective study in digital advertising, media and crime, screen style and storytelling, the video game industry, international relations, the future of media in journalism, or media strategies in public relations.
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Advertising
The Advertising Major develops your ability to design creative, strategic and socially responsible brand communication. You will explore contemporary advertising practice across emerging media, learning to translate insights into compelling ideas for diverse audiences and platforms. The major prepares you to navigate a rapidly evolving industry with the creativity, ethical awareness and problem-solving skills needed to shape meaningful communication outcomes.
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Social Media
Digital and social media literacy is critical for students seeking a career in marketing and communications industries. In the Social Media Major, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of the strategic role digital and social media plays in everyday life and organisational practice, in both local and global contexts. Through practical, hands-on learning supported by applied theory, you will develop skills in strategy, digital content analysis and creation, persuasive storytelling and creative problem-solving. You will learn to craft ethical narratives and campaigns across multiple platforms and keep pace with this fast-changing field.
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Public Relations
The Public Relations Major prepares you for a career in strategic communication across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, working in organisations and agencies. You will explore public relations from a management perspective and examine how communication professionals build relationships, shape reputation and navigate complex issues. Through applied learning and engagement with real clients, you will develop strategic research, campaign planning, writing, media, social media and crisis communication skills grounded in ethical and professional practice.
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Communication
Communication skills are in high demand in all fields and most professional roles. The Communication Major develops core skills in writing, speaking, creativity, ideation, storytelling and strategic communication for professional and creative environments. You will explore how communication shapes culture, organisations and public understanding, and learn to create purposeful messages across a range of media or communication contexts. The flexible major also offers you the chance to develop deeper knowledge and skills in key communication areas of interest.
Humanities/Business Major
Students must complete one (1) of the following sixty credit point (60CP) majors.
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Psychology
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Global Studies (Sustainability)
Major in Global Studies (Sustainability) is a unique interdisciplinary major which equips you with a capacity to formulate solutions to the challenges of globalisation and the development of sustainable communities. The structure of the major follows world megatrends, reflected in the interconnectivity and interplay within diverse fields of study: climate change, sustainable development, global health and disease, international relations and transnational business. Major in Global Studies (Sustainability) develops an active global citizen with knowledge and skills enabling you to contribute to the development of sustainable societies of the future.
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Film and Television
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Cyber Security
The digital transformation of society offers rewards and risks. Cybersecurity is the knowledge and practice of securing the benefits while minimising the risks of networked computing devices and software for personal, group, organisational, governmental, economic, and international functions. This transdisciplinary major offers students a range of knowledge and practical approaches for managing cybersecurity in business, law, crime, international relations, and a wide range of social applications.
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International Relations
The major in International Relations provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex and rapidly changing world of international politics. The Major covers vital areas of study such as geopolitics, political economy, and the dynamics of peace and war. It equips students with the analytical tools necessary to understand and influence the world around them, preparing them for various careers in diplomacy, government, international organisations, non-profits, and the private sector.
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Philosophy
This major involves the creative, critical task of constructing, clarifying and comparing ideas. You will examine predominant cultural ideas, both western and eastern. The major is orientated towards practical issues in the fields of politics, ethics, religion and art. Completion of the major will provide you with deep cultural knowledge: not just of forms of behaviour and styles or organisation, but the deeper, philosophical well-springs of world cultures.
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This major will appeal to those enterprising individuals with an eye towards their own start-up business, or who are keen to work as an “intrepreneur” inside an organisation. Students will gain skills in ideation, creativity and innovation in planning a business and developing a viable business model. Through experiential learning and support from industry experts, students will graduate with contemporary and best practice knowledge, insights, and strategies with which to implement effective management practices and bring a business idea into fruition.
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Marketing Communication
The field of marketing communications is in a state of constant change. By studying a Marketing Communications major, students will develop the practical skills, built on a foundation of theory, to meet the needs of this ever-evolving industry. Students will acquire transferable and adaptable knowledge in strategic communication, public relations, advertising and/or digital communication. Via case study analysis, campaign creation and hands-on skill development, students will gain industry knowledge and expertise in a small-class environment. Developing ethical and innovative communication campaigns and tactics for real-world clients enables students to apply their skills helping them gain confidence in, and practice with, their new abilities. The course also focuses on developing creativity, critical thinking and presentation skills. Graduates will gain flexible and dynamic skills set, transferable across many diverse and exciting career paths.
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Marketing
This major develops students’ knowledge, skills, and practical experience in designing and implementing market-driven, value-creation marketing strategies underpinned by a sound understanding of consumer and buyer behaviour. The focus is placed on how to conduct market research, analyse findings, and communicate these to management.
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Criminology
The major in Criminology equips students with the professional and analytical skills to pursue a career in criminal justice, government, private, and the wider not-for-profit social services sectors. It covers a range of critical areas of study, including criminal justice, explanations of crime, investigations, crime prevention, child protection and youth justice. The major provides students with the knowledge and tools to enable them to lead change and innovation across a wide variety of roles in justice and social service organisations.
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Communication
Communication skills are in high demand in all fields and most professional roles. The Communication Major develops core skills in writing, speaking, creativity, ideation, storytelling and strategic communication for professional and creative environments. You will explore how communication shapes culture, organisations and public understanding, and learn to create purposeful messages across a range of media or communication contexts. The flexible major also offers you the chance to develop deeper knowledge and skills in key communication areas of interest.
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Advertising
The Advertising Major develops your ability to design creative, strategic and socially responsible brand communication. You will explore contemporary advertising practice across emerging media, learning to translate insights into compelling ideas for diverse audiences and platforms. The major prepares you to navigate a rapidly evolving industry with the creativity, ethical awareness and problem-solving skills needed to shape meaningful communication outcomes.
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Social Media
Digital and social media literacy is critical for students seeking a career in marketing and communications industries. In the Social Media Major, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of the strategic role digital and social media plays in everyday life and organisational practice, in both local and global contexts. Through practical, hands-on learning supported by applied theory, you will develop skills in strategy, digital content analysis and creation, persuasive storytelling and creative problem-solving. You will learn to craft ethical narratives and campaigns across multiple platforms and keep pace with this fast-changing field.
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Public Relations
The Public Relations Major prepares you for a career in strategic communication across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, working in organisations and agencies. You will explore public relations from a management perspective and examine how communication professionals build relationships, shape reputation and navigate complex issues. Through applied learning and engagement with real clients, you will develop strategic research, campaign planning, writing, media, social media and crisis communication skills grounded in ethical and professional practice.
General Electives
Students must choose thirty credit points (30CP) of general electives.
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University Undergraduate Electives
Students may choose from all Undergraduate subjects across the University that are available as general electives.
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