Programme Name | Bachelor of Media and Communication |
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Programme Description | This programme focuses on communication theory, approaches to communication, journalism, history and law of media, media ethics, writing for different media, digital media and the internet, and public relations. This is a coherent and comprehensive programme in media and communication. It provides the opportunity to gain knowledge in the production and functioning of different media in society, to build practical skills in designing media products, and to develop advanced critical and thinking skills. Minors can be taken in Language and Literature, Social Science, Business, Science, Agriculture or Engineering. |
Majors | Media and Communication |
Minimum Requirement | A pass in Fiji Seventh Form Examination/Year 13 or equivalent with 75% in English plus best 3. Mature age entry will depend on work experience and competencies in English language. |
Programme Type | Bachelors Degree |
Credit Points Required | 360 |
Campus | Nasinu |
Duration | 3 Years |
Core Units | Offered In |
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LNG501 - English for Academic Studies | Semester 1 |
COM505 - Team Building, Communication and Mentoring Skills | Semester 2 |
MEJ501 - Media Values and Ethics | Semester 1 |
MEJ502 - Principles of Media Law | Semester 2 |
ETH501. - Intermediate Ethics and Governance | Semester 2 |
COM504. - Reporting and Communications Skills | Semester 2 |
MEJ503. - Broadcast Journalism | Semester 1 |
LNG505. - Basic Structure of Language | Semester 1 |
Core Units | Offered In |
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COM601 - Approaches to Communication | Semester 1 |
COM602 - Tradition and Culture in the Pacific Islands | Semester 2 |
COM603 - Public Relations and Advertising | Semester 2 |
LNG608 - Research Methodologies | Semester 1 |
MEJ602 - Investigative Journalism | Semester 1 |
MEJ603 - Professional Writing | Semester 2 |
MGT603 - Consumer Behaviour | Semester 1 |
MEJ601. - New Media and Digital Technologies | Semester 2 |
Core Units | Offered In |
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COM702 - Regional and Global Development Issues | Semester 1 |
COM703 - Public speaking and Persuation | Semester 1 |
COM704 - Culture and Communication | Semester 2 |
COM705 - Special Topic in Communication and Media | Semester 2 |
MEJ702 - Sports Journalism | Semester 2 |
COM701 - Science Communication | Semester 1 |
MEJ703. - Media Organisations | Semester 1 |
MEJ701. - Website Design and Mangement | Semester 2 |