Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary) with a major in International Communication
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Overview
Teach primary school children. Become an open-minded and confident primary teacher who is responsive to academic needs.
By combining arts with primary education, you'll have over forty arts majors to choose from. You'll study teaching methodology, participate in a primary school based Professional Experience program and satisfy the Key Learning Area (KLA) content requirements of the NSW Institute of Teachers:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
- Creative arts and Personal Development
- Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
The main focus is on preparing you to work as a primary school teacher.
The International communication major provides a range of knowledge and skills of communication across cultural and national boundaries.
You will develop:
- an informed, global, cross-cultural perspective of the world
- written and verbal communication skills that are valued by employers in any industry.
Combine International Communication with another degree in business, law or science to further your career prospects.
Degrees offering International Communication
Key features
- Gain the skills to contribute to international, cross-cultural policy development and to shape social interventions.
- We encourage and support students to study abroad. Tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals.
- International Communication units are open to all BA students at Macquarie.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students seeking a career in an international context, requiring an understanding of media and communication practices and issues.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points required for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 39 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Combined degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ICOM100 | Introduction to International Communication | 3 | ||
| Required | ICOM101 | Intercultural Relations | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ICOM201 | International Television and Beyond | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | ICOM units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ICOM301 | C | Global Knowledge Society | 3 | |
| Required | ICOM303 | Writing for International Business and Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | ICOM304 | International Media Policy | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | MAS302 | Media Identities | ||
| MAS330 | Culture and Technology | ||||
| MAS331 | Modernism, Postmodernism and Beyond | ||||
| MAS389 | Public Relations Theories | ||||
| MAS390 | Public Relations Practice | 3 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a major in International Communication have found employment in diplomacy, international policy making, journalism, media production and events, international public relations and advertising for corporations, government and non-government organisations.
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