Sample Study Patterns for 2008 Entrants
2008 BIC Patterns ( Sample Program)
PATTERN ONE
This pattern sets out a sample program (core units are Bold faced) for someone who is interested in a career in public relations or advertising:
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 101 Intercultural Relations (3) [Co-req: MAS104 & CUL100]
MAS 104 Australian Media (3)
CUL 100 Text, Image, Culture (3)
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ICOM100 Introduction to International Communication (3) CUL 101 Introduction to Visual Culture (3) MCS 100 Academic Cultures (3)
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100-Level Credit Points = 30 Maximum (for degree total of exactly 68) |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM202 International Communication Campaigns (3) MAS 221 News and Current Affairs (4) [ Pre-req: 18 cp including MAS 105(P)] MAS 225 Writing: Print Media 1 (4) [Pre-req: 18 cp] SOC 289 The Sociology of Media (4) [Pre-req: 12 cp including]
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ICOM 201 International Television (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 101 and Co-reqs: CUL 100; MAS 203] Seek waiver of CUL 100 as co-req. as you will have done it in S1/Y1 ICOM203 International PR and Advertising (3) MAS 226 Writing: Print Media 2 (4) [Pre-req: MAS 225 (P)] CUL 207 Graffiti, Kitsch and Trash Crimes of Style (4) [Pre-req: CUL 100 (P) and 12 cp] |
(200 Level + 300 Level CPs should equal at least 38) |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 301 Global Knowledge Society (3) [Pre-req: ICOM201 and co-req: CUL 100] ICOM 303 Writing for International Business and Finance 1 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM101 & ICOM201 and co-req:ICOM301] MAS 395Public Relations 1 (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps] |
ICOM 304 Writing for International Business and Finance 2 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 303] MAS 322 Culture and Technology (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps] POL 300 Media Politics (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps]
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RULE: 300-Level CPs = 18 minimum. RULE : 200 Level + 300 Level CPs = 38 minimum) |
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RULE : Total Credit Points = 68 minimum |
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Note: Always check for availability and offering of elective units as they may vary from year-to-year.
PATTERN TWO
This table sets out a sample program (core units are Bold faced) for someone who is interested in a career in diplomacy, policy or a non-government organisation:
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 101 Intercultural Relations (3) [co-req: MAS104 & CUL100] MAS 104 Australian Media (3)
CUL 100 Text, Image, Culture (3)
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ICOM100 Introduction to International Communication (3) CUL 101 Introduction to Visual Culture (3) POL 168 Introduction to Global Politics (3) |
100-Level Credit Points = 30 Maximum (for degree total of exactly 68) |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM202 International Communication Campaigns (3)
MAS 221 News and Current Affairs (4)[ Pre-req: 18 cp including MAS 105(P)] MAS 225 Writing: Print Media 1 (4)*[Pre-req: 18 cp] POL 270 International Relations (4) [Pre-req: 12cp]
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ICOM 201 International Television (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 101: Co-reqs: CUL 100; MAS 203] Seek waiver of CUL 100 as co-req. as you will have done it in S1/Y1 ICOM203 International PR and Advertising (3)
MAS 226 Writing: Print Media 2 (4) [Pre-req: MAS 225 (P)] ANTH278 Commodities, Consumption and Culture (4) [pre-req: 12cp]
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(200 Level + 300 Level CPs should equal at least 38) |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 301 Global Knowledge Society (3) [Pre-req: ICOM201, co-req: CUL 100] ICOM 303 Writing for International Business and Finance 1 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM101 & ICOM201 and co-req: ICOM 301] MAS 395 Public Relations 1 (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps] |
ICOM 304 Writing for International Business and Finance 2 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 303] MAS 322 Culture and Technology (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps] POL 300 Media Politics (4) [Pre-req: 40 cps] |
RULE: 300-Level CPs = 18 minimum. RULE : (200 Level + 300 Level CP should equal at least 38) |
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RULE : Total Credit Points = 68 minimum |
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Note: Always check for availability and offering of elective units as they may vary from year-to-year
PATTERN THREE
This is a template where you can fill in with your choices. You will need to check the Handbook of Undergraduate Studies in order to confirm availability, credit points and pre- and co-requisites.
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 101 Intercultural Relations (3) [co-req: MAS104 & CUL100] MAS 104 Australian Media (3)
CUL 100 Text, Image, Culture (3) ------------------------------------- |
ICOM100 Introduction to International Communication (3)
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100-Level Credit Points = 30 Maximum (for degree total of exactly 68) |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM202 International Communication Campaigns (3)
…………………………………(4)
……………………………………… ………………………………………
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ICOM 201 International Television (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 101 and Co-reqs: CUL 100; MAS 203] Seek waiver of CUL 100 as co-req. as you will have done it in S1/Y1 ICOM203 International PR and Advertising (3)
…………………………………(4)
………………………………………
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(200 Level + 300 Level CPs should equal at least 38) |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
ICOM 301 Global Knowledge Society (3) [Pre-req: ICOM201, co-req: CUL 100] ICOM 303 Writing for International Business and Finance 1 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM101 & ICOM201 and co-req: ICOM 301] …………………………………(4)
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ICOM 304 Writing for International Business and Finance 2 (3) [Pre-req: ICOM 303]
…………………………………(4) ………………………………..
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RULE: 300-Level CPs = 18 minimum. RULE : 200 Level + 300 Level CPs = 38 minimum |
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RULE : Total Credit Points = 68 minimum |
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Note: Always check for availability and offering of elective units as they may vary from year-to-year