The coursework and dissertation components allow scope for students to pursue individual interests and enhance their research and communication skills, which are vital for further studies and today's changing workplaces. The Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better i

1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator. 2. Except as provided in Rule 3, a candidate for admission to the honours course shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Media and Communications from the University of New England; and (b) have attained a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit); and (c) have achieved 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units in their chosen area of study; and (d) have passed units to the value of at least 48 credit points in the subject in which the candidate wishes to proceed; and (e) have fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by the School or area concerned. IELTS: minimum score of 6.0, with no subscore less than 5.5 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 79 (writing 22) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 57 with no score less than 50