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
2024

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the impacts of changing media technologies in society, and demonstrate excellent research skills including analytical, conceptual and communications skills and written report skills.
  2. Apply the cognitive and critical skills necessary to produce, evaluate and interpret media texts and audio visual and literary materials.
  3. Demonstrate skills in teamwork and the ability to work effectively on group projects as well as the skills necessary to develop positive interpersonal relationships in their place of work.
  4. Appreciate and manage their own personal capabilities through processes of self-appraisal, and demonstrate respect and mutual responsibility in sustaining productive relationships.
  5. Interpret professional, ethical and cultural policy issues in relation to the media.
  6. Understand and analyse media cultures from a local and global perspective.
  7. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the role and effects of the media and new technologies in everyday life.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate 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.

Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program. 
 

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 a course chosen from the Core Competency List to the value of 3 units
  • 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
A student who undertakes the Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Criminology may count a maximum of 24 units towards both degrees, satisfying the requirements for the two degrees with a minimum total of 96 units of study.

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

Core Courses