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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
SMST102 The Media and Society 1
This paper provides an introduction to the production,
distribution and reception of contemporary media with
an emphasis on film and television, and the historical and
changing relationships between media and audiences.
SMST120 The Creative Industries
This paper explores, in both a theoretical and practical
manner, the relationships between business, the arts, culture
and communication in the context of creativity, innovation
and knowledge management.
TIKA121 Communication in Aotearoa New Zealand
This paper examines the cultural contexts of communication
in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It explores Western and Māori
models of business and communication and the challenges
these pose for communication professionals.
First year prerequisite papers
If you plan to major in Linguistics you will also need to take:
LING131 Describing Language
Possible first year elective papers
Other than your first year compulsory papers, you may
choose first year elective papers from anywhere in the
University except for Professional Education papers. However,
students considering taking a second major in a subject not
listed as a major for the BCS may need to replace a year one
elective paper with a major paper at 200 level.
You may also wish to consider the following:
ALED100 Writing for University Purposes
If you want to improve your language and written skills or if
you haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English
or Te Reo Māori.
COMP123 The Computing Experience
If you want to improve your computer skills.
ENGL104 Telling the story
If you are planning a major in English Studies and/or wish to
develop an appreciation of the significance of storytelling to
communication and culture.
ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research
If English is your second language and you want to gain
advanced written and research skills to learn to study
effectively in University papers or if you haven’t achieved 14
credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or Te Reo Māori.
MAOR111 Te Reo Māori: Introduction to the Māori Language 1
If you have no prior knowledge of Māori and wish to develop
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills or if you haven’t
achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English, Media Studies
or Te Reo Māori.
MCOM103 Journalism and Professional Practices
If you are planning a major in Management or Public
Relations.
MCOM104 Business Writing
If you want to gain effective business writing skills or if you
haven’t achieved 14 credits at Level 3 in NCEA English or
Te Reo Māori.
SMST101 Screen Studies 1: The Moving Image
If you are planning a major in Media Studies.
STMG191 Introduction to Management
If you are planning a major in Marketing.
If you are planning to take a second major in an undergraduate
subject not listed for the degree you will need to take a 200
level second major paper in place of one of your first year
elective papers.
BCS Honours
The BCS Honours degree provides a first year of graduate
study that follows on from the BCS degree. Each subject
already forms part of a recognised field of study and has
a specified programme which takes account of papers
previously passed in the BCS degree. Students who have
been awarded the BCS degree at the University of Waikato,
or a qualification considered equivalent by the Academic
Board with an academic average of B+ may apply for entry
into the BCS(Hons) degree. Students will normally complete
Honours within one year of full-time study, or the equivalent
in part-time study.