Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) (Media and Communications)
What you’ll study
The Media and Communications honours year is a preparation for postgraduate study. Honours can be the culmination of your formal education, an experience that extends your intellectual range, hones your research abilities, as well as analytical and communication techniques, and helps you to develop the personal and professional skills needed to see a research project through to completion.
During the Honours year you will attend seminar classes and work closely under the supervision of an academic staff member, an expert in the field of your research, to be challenged to think critically and bring your theoretical knowledge and practical experiences to bear on an independent research project, culminating in the submission of a major thesis.
The year also includes an internship, offering you a meaningful opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the media landscape within a professional organisation, and build valuable industry contacts before graduation.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Applications are open to University of Sydney students, who as part of the Bachelor of Arts component of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, have completed a major in Media Studies, and such units as prescribed by the Department of Media and Communications to commence Honours component in the subject area of Media and Communications.
Admission to Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours)(Media and Communications) requires the completion of the Bachelor of Arts component of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, including a major in Media Studies, and such units as prescribed by the Department of Media and Communications, to a total of 72 credit points, with an average of 70% or above, including:
- 24 credit points of 1000-level major and program core units
- 24 credit points of 2000-level major and program core units
- 18 credit points of 3000-level major and program core units
- 6 credit points of 3000-level Interdisciplinary Project unit
Students must also have completed the Open Learning Environment requirements as set out in Table O.
It is in the student's interest to have a reasonably well-developed idea of what his or her area of research will be so that an appropriate supervisor can be arranged. Potential Honours students must also consult with the Honours Coordinator before making their application through Sydney Student.
All students interested in applying for Honours must make an appointment to speak with the Honours Coordinator and a potential supervisor By 1 October in the year prior to their intended enrolment. This will allow sufficient time for students to work out a research proposal to be approved by the Department by 1 November, and for students to meet the final University application deadline of 30 November.
Students may wish to refer to the Academic Staff list to gain an understanding of the research strengths and interests of the department. Students should not confine their attention to academics who have taught them before, and should not hesitate to seek advice from the Honours Coordinator about possible supervisors.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
