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Science Communications - SCOMA13993
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Program: 3993 - Communication
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Communication) (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Science Communications within the program 3993.

The program provides students with a strong grounding in science together with conceptual insights and practical skills in communication.

The Communications major is still evolving. For further information please consult the Science Communication program Office (Biological Sciences Building, Rm G05).

Plan Structure

Year 1
  • 24 units of credit from two Science schools
  • Electives totalling 12 units of credit

Year 2
PLUS one of the following:
PLUS Electives in Communication totalling 6 units of credit

Note: SCOM electives normally include: ENGL3502, FILM2010, EDST2041, GEOH3111, HIST2095, HIST2036, LING2540, MARK2052, MDCM2101, PSYC3311, SOCA3103, THST2145, GEOS2821, GEOH2801, PSYC3121, or SCOM or HPSC courses. Alternatives may be taken with permission of the Science Communication Program office.

PLUS 18-24 units of credit in a Science Major or 2 Minors (as required by Major or Minors)

PLUS Further electives to give a total of 42 units of credit for Stage 2

PLUS 6 units of credit of General Education

Year 3
  • Electives in Communication totalling 6 units of credit
  • 24 units of credit in a Science Major or Minors (continued from Stage 2)
  • Plus 6 units of credit of General Education

Stage 4 (Honours)
For details consult the relevant school.

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