This program focuses on the many ways that people in the contemporary world find, evaluate and present information. It offers students the opportunity to achieve an understanding of the principles and techniques of communication through familiarity with a wide range of genres in print, non-print and multimedia texts, as well as new and emerging ways of communicating. Within the degree program there are several areas of emphasis: Advertising; Journalism; Media Analysis; Multimedia and Web Design; Screenwriting; Digital Film Production (documentary and drama). Students may also study Communications as part of another degree.
Students undertake 4 core courses (units), 12 communications and media courses and 8 elective courses.