UOW’s Bachelor of Communication and Media is an interdisciplinary degree that offers a broad introduction to the changing fields of communication and media. This degree has a strong international focus and supports you to develop independent research skills that are appropriate to a wide range of careers. Our curriculum is co-developed by experts in their fields who head international committees and edit journals that have world-wide circulation and delivered by a team of educators who are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. UOW has been consistently ranked in the top 200 in the world for the quality of our graduates (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
Languages and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Associate of Arts in Applied Chinese Studies
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication
Bachelor of Communication and Media
FACULTY |
PROG. CODE1706 |
CAMPUSTai Wai |
QF LEVEL5 |
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DURATION1 year (Top Up Degree)
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CREDIT POINTS72 CPS
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AWARD TYPEBachelor Degree
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QR REF/
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Admission, entry requirements, and fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. How you apply will depend on your student type.
Click here for more information on admissions procedures.
Students (including mature applicants) must have completed a recognised associate degree or a higher diploma in a related discipline. The completed qualifications taken for entry need to be pitched at HKQF level 4 at a minimum.
AND
English language proficiency requirement
- IELTS Academic – 6.0 overall (Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 5, Speaking 5); or
- Pearson Academic – 54 overall (Reading 54, Writing 54, Listening 47, Speaking 47); or
- Cambridge Advanced - 169 (based on revised 2015 exam format); or
- TOEFL 70 internet (Reading 18 Writing 18 Listening 17 Speaking 17 ; or
- Equivalent
Remark: Completion of a 2-year tertiary study at an approved institution taught and assessed in English is considered as meeting the English proficiency requirement of the course. The qualification must have been obtained within the previous 2 years.
Fees
Application Fee
$150
Total Tuition Fee
Students are required to pay the fees listed below upon admission:
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Programme |
Tuition Fee (whole program), payable in 3 installments * |
*Tuition Fee local with NMTSS, payable in 3 installments * |
Administration Fee |
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Bachelor of Computer Science |
HK$97,800 |
HK$62,260 |
HK$1,000 |
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Bachelor of Communication and Media |
HK$97,800 |
HK$62,260 |
HK$1,000 |
Financial Assistance
UOW College Hong Kong has registered under Cap 320 and is now an Approved Post Secondary College in Hong Kong under the Ordinance. Qualified local students of our College enrolled in the UOW top-up degree will be eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS). In the 2023/24 academic year, students can obtain an annual subsidy up to HK$33,740. The amount for the 2023/24 cohort will be subject to review with reference to the CCPI in Hong Kong. For details, please check on the website located at www.cspe.edu.hk/en/nmt.
Students enrolled in these programs may also apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS).
Programme structure and outcomes
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course.
In this programme, you are introduced to core concepts in the academic study of media and communication practice. You will develop flexible and transferable skills that will prepare you to engage with global media practices that are impacting different professions and industries. Students graduating from the Bachelor of Communication and Media will be able to:
| PILO | Description |
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| 1. |
Demonstrate sound understanding of media and communication industries, practices, users, and regulation; |
| 2. |
Demonstrate practical production skills appropriate to the Digital and Social Media major; |
| 3. |
Communicate effectively and ethically across a wide range of contexts, and contribute at a high level to the circulation of ideas and information; |
| 4. |
Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and in teams, to manage continuous professional self- development, and to sustain professional relationships with integrity; |
| 5. |
Synthesise conceptual, analytical and practical production skills to address complex issues in media and communication; |
| 6. |
Develop novel solutions and resources that demonstrate expertise in media and communication. |
- Media and Social Justice
- Transnational Media and Culture
- Digital Media
- Research Practices
- Emerging Issues
All students are required to complete twelve (12) subjects worth six (6) credit points each from the list below to be awarded the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Digital and Social Media Major).
The course structure* is outlined below.
Semester A
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
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BCM206 |
Future Networks |
6 |
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BCM212 |
Understanding Research Practices |
6 |
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BCM222 |
Global Media and Social Justice |
6 |
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BCM241 |
Media Ethnographies |
6 |
Semester B
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
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BCM214 |
Digital and Social Innovation |
6 |
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BCM215 |
Game Media Industries |
6 |
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BCM313 |
The Future of Work (elective) |
6 |
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BCM325 |
Future Cultures |
6 |
Semester C
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
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BCM300 |
Game Experience Design |
6 |
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BCM302 |
Advanced Digital Artefact |
6 |
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BCM303 |
Collaborative Production Workshop |
6 |
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BCM312 |
Animal, Human, Technology |
6 |
*Program may be subject to change.
Career opportunities include:
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Online content producer
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Digital content editor
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Social media manager
- Communications manager
- Public relations and media researcher
This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
This is a registered programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance in Hong Kong (Registration No.: 212896). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualifications to which this programme may lead.
QR Level: 5
QR Registration No.: 20/000385/L5
QR Reg. Validity Period: 29/08/2020–31/08/2024
Teachers in the BCM program gave valuable advice on coursework and career aspects to help us prepare for our future. The program offered me a chance to discover my passion and skills that has benefited me in the workforce. One thing I appreciated the most is that students come from different academic backgrounds, so you can interact and bounce ideas and learn the importance of teamwork by creating a project together. I really could not have asked for a better time here in BCM program!
Contact us
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Telephone: (852) 2707 3113
Fax: (852) 2707 3114
Email: uowchk-fah@uow.edu.au
Address: 3/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)
College Office
Telephone: (852) 2707 3111
Fax: (852) 2707 3222
E-mail: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, UOW College Hong Kong, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
(accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B)
