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Internet Communications
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - BA(Curtin) - 312085
Humanities
The internet is a socially productive, culturally rich and successful information and communications environment.
In the Internet Communications major you can examine the human dimension of the internet: how people network, collaborate and share information through internet communications, media and design.
It is designed to prepare you for a career in areas such as media and communications, marketing, content management, internet policy, social media management and website design and development.
What the course involves
In this major, you can develop advanced skills in creating, maintaining and managing online communications and gain an understanding of their social and cultural contexts.
You can learn the significance of social media, analyse political and social uses of the internet and develop skills in:
- web media
- publishing and presence
- online public communication
- virtual community management.
Your study will combine real practice, creativity and technology skills and you will have the opportunity to participate in project work.
If you are studying on campus, you will have access to excellent facilites and innovative media and computer labs.
Internet Communications is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You may create a degree that suits your individual needs by enhancing your studies with a secondary major in:
- Digital Design
- Professional Writing and Publishing
- Business Information Systems.
When coupled with Business Information Systems you can complete this major as part of our Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce. Your choice will determine your core units.
When coupled with Business Information Systems you can complete this major as part of our Bachelor of Arts or our Bachelor of Commerce. Your choice will determine your core units.
You can also study Internet Communications as part of a Science and Arts double degree.
See the Courses Handbook for the structure of this part of the double degree.
You can study this as part of a double major:
High achieving students may complete an additional honours year enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Media and communications
- marketing
- content management
- Internet policy and regulation
- online research and analysis
- virtual communities
- social media management
- website design and development.
Why Internet Communications?
- You can develop strong technical abilities and understand the theory - qualities that are valued by industry.
- If you study on campus you will have access to excellent facilities, and innovative media and computer labs.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 600
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Collaboration and Organisation 308 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Internet Commerce and Consumers 205 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Internet Communities and Social Networks 204 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Internet Politics and Power 303 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Web Media 207 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Web Presence 309 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Web Production 300 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Web Publishing 206 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Optional units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Studies Project 390 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
Possible careers
Online Media Producer
To follow this career path, we recommend you take a selection of units in the following areas to unleash your online media creativity:
Internet Marketing and Communications
If you wish to follow this career path it is recommended that you take a selection of units in the following areas to become an expert at using online channels to create a powerful message:
Web Technologist
If you want to become a web technologist, we recommend you take a selection of electives in the following areas to get to know website design inside out, from backend to front end:
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential WACE courses:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
TAFE requirements:
A TAFE certificate IV and evidence of English competency or a TAFE diploma.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
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Study:
On-campus, mixed on- and off-campus and fully online
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2013 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks - visit other fees and charges for more information.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2013 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
* Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus or fully online
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees for 2013:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $12,300 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $24,600 |
| Total indicative course fee | $78,000 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
2014 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
* Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus or fully online
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees for 2014:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $13,000 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $29,450 |
| Total indicative course fee | $83,525 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $13000 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $29,450 |
| Total indicative course fee | $83,525 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $786 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
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This page was last updated on 07 June 2011
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