Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology ( (B Media B Crim))
Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology ( (B Media B Crim))
Program Code
BMBC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program provides students with a thorough grounding in both contemporary media and criminology. Media explores how the complex media industry is rapidly evolving under the influence of changing technologies and the different needs of societies around the world. Criminology offers a range of courses on the sociology of crime and deviance as well as providing students with the opportunity to study courses that form part of the growing field of crime science. Students may develop distinctive pathways through the double degree program that allow them to develop knowledge and skills in relation to different facets of the practical and theoretical understanding of media and the application of criminology theories and techniques to criminal justice policy and practice. Students who complete this program may go on to careers in a wide range of organisations and fields.
The Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Conditions
Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology
There shall be a Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
1.Bachelor of Media courses to the value of 48 units including;
- 30 units of Media Core courses including ARTS 1007/OL The Enquiring Mind
- 9 Units of Media Closed Electives
- 9 units of electives
2.Bachelor of Criminology courses to the value of 48 units including:
- 30 units of Criminology Core courses
- 15 Units of Criminology Closed Electives
- 3 units of electives
The requirement for broadening, where applicable, is waived in the double degree.
Please refer to individual Academic Program Rules for the Bachelor of Media, and Bachelor of Criminology