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Int Studies/Media (Com & Jour) - 3441

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Contact: bis@unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Typical Duration: 5 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 240

UAC Code: 422210

Domestic Entry Cut-off: 94.00  

International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements

Award(s):

Bachelor of International Studies (Major)

Bachelor of Media (Major)

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Program Description
The Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) [UNSW BInSt BMedia(C&J)] is a five-year Dual degree. The BInSt BMedia(C&J) provides an opportunity for students to undertake the courses required for the Bachelor of International Studies program, including an approved major stream, as well as courses from the Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) program.


Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please refer to the program objectives as listed for the 3424 Bachelor of International Studies and the 3429 Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism).

Requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies in Dual Mode


Program Structure
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (144 UOC) are:
  1. International Studies core (12 UOC)*
  2. Language Study Core (24 UOC )
  3. A Major Stream (54 UOC)
  4. Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
  5. General Education (6 UOC)

*Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) - General Education Requirement

Because both Dual programs are internal to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences the General Education (GE) Exemption for dual programs does not apply.

Students enrolled in International Studies/Media (C&J) dual degree mode complete ARTS2092 Global Media rather than ARTS2240 Environment and Development. ARTS2092 is double counted as their Media Prescribed Elective. However, students completing the International Business stream in the Bachelor of International Studies complete ARTS2240, as the external International Business stream is deemed to meet the General Education requirement.

Students in International Studies/Media(C&J) also complete one less course from their C&J prescribed electives in their media program.

The 12 UOC made available is then used to meet the General Education requirement for this dual degree program.

Students may want to complete the the following General Education courses as they are especially relevant to the Media (Communication & Journalism) program:

Core

International Studies

Compulsory International Studies courses:

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
NOTE 1: Students in the International Relations Major Stream are allowed to count ARTS1810 towards their major. This will leave 6 UOC (1 course) to be covered by a Prescribed International Studies Elective. However, students can only take gateway courses from other major streams, not their own.

NOTE 2: Students in the Asian Studies Major or the European Studies Major must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in an Asian or European language stream as appropriate.

NOTE 3: Students with more than 1 fail on their transcript are not eligible for exchange and will be required to transfer to another program for which they are eligible, for example, the Bachelor of Arts.

The Prescribed International Studies Elective list consists of:

Language Study

Compulsory Language courses (24 UOC) in one of the following Languages:
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Indonesian

Streams

54 UOC from any of the "Internal Stream" or "External Stream" listed below
Asian Studies European Studies German Studies International Relations
Chinese Studies French Studies Hispanic Studies Japanese Studies
Development Studies Globalisation Studies
(External Stream 48 UOC)
 Korean Studies
ASIAA13441

External Stream UOC Requirement — International Business
The External Stream requirement for the award of the major stream in International Business is 48 UOC. Students completing this stream, however, will undertake one (6 UOC) Prescribed Faculty Elective to meet the depth requirement.

Core Language Study and Language Stream
Students choosing to complete a Stream in a Language must complete that study in a Language other than the Language which they chose for the Core requirement.

Overseas Study Program

Students undertake two semesters of approved study at an overseas university. The Overseas Study Program (OSP) provides invaluable experience of other cultures, languages and peoples – experience greatly valued by employers internationally. UNSW manages a large and active exchange program with more than 180 different student exchange opportunities at prestigious partner universities in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Overseas Study Program and Dual Mode

The Overseas Study Program is full-time overseas for two semesters. Students enrolled in the program in Dual Mode would suspend study in their other degree program during this period of exchange.

General Education

Students completing the Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Media complete 12 UOC of General Education. Students complete any two courses for which they are eligible to enrol outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if the external stream, International Business, is completed.

Award with Distinction

High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

Honours

High achieving Bachelor of International Studies students (in Single or Dual mode) who have successfully completed all program requirements may apply for admission to honours in the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) program 4504. A minimum WAM of 70 is required for entry into Honours.

Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) program 4504

Academic Rules

Dual Mode

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of International Studies and complete 144 UOC;
  2. complete the requirements for the core
  3. complete the requirements for one stream
  4. complete the requirements for the Overseas Study Program
  5. complete 6 UOC of General Education
  6. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
  7. specify their major stream at the time of enrolment into the program
  8. complete at least 24 UOC in their stream before enrolling in Level 3 courses
  9. complete at least 120 UOC overall before enrolling in their stream Capstone course


Requirements for the Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
  1. Media Core (30 UOC)
  2. Prescribed Media Elective (6 UOC)
  3. Communication and Journalism Core (36 UOC)
  4. Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives (18 UOC)
  5. General Education (6 UOC)*
*See note above on Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) - General Education Requirement

Core Courses

Media Core

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Communication and Journalism Core

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Prescribed Electives

Media

NOTE: Students enrolled in International Studies/Media dual degree mode must complete ARTS2092 Global Media as their Prescribed Media Elective, with the exception of students who are completing a major stream in International Business.

Communication and Journalism

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

General Education

Students complete any two courses for which they are eligible to enrol outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Award with Distinction

High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

Honours

High achieving Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) students (in Single or Dual mode) who have successfully completed all program requirements may apply for admission to honours in the Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510. A minimum WAM of 70 is required for entry into Honours.

Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510

Academic Rules

Dual Mode

To qualify for the award of the degree at pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Media (C&J) and complete 96 UOC;
  2. complete the requirements for the core
  3. complete the requirements for prescribed electives
  4. complete 6 UOC of General Education
  5. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
  6. complete at least 48 UOC overall before enrolling in Level 3 courses

Sample Program

Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism)
Asian Studies Major Stream - Example only
LEVEL 1
UOC
S1ARTS1090 Media, Culture & Everyday Life
(6 UOC)		MDIA1002 Media Industry Contexts
(6 UOC)		ARTS1210 Concepts of Asia (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)MDIA1004 News Reporting
 (6 UOC)		ARTS1211 Australia's Asian Context (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 2UOC
S1MDIA2003 Advanced Media Writing
(6 UOC)		ARTS1810 International Relations: Continuity and Change (6 UOC)Asian Studies
Level 2 (6 UOC)		Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2ARTS2090 Publics and Publishing
(6 UOC)		ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)MDIA2002 Analysing Media Communication
 (6 UOC)		Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 3UOC
S1ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)MDIA3002 Multiplatform Journalism (6 UOC)Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 2
(6 UOC)		 24
S2                                       Overseas Study Program (OSP) B (24 UOC) 24
LEVEL 4UOC
S1                                       Overseas Study Program (OSP) A (24 UOC) 24
S2MDIA3005 Social Innovation and Engagement (6 UOC)MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC)INST3900 Advanced Seminars in International Relations (6 UOC)Asian Studies
Level 2
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 5UOC
S1Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 2 or 3 (6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 3 (6 UOC)		General Education
(6 UOC)		 24
S2Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 3 (6 UOC)		ARTS3210 Asian Studies Capstone: Key Issues & Debates (6 UOC)General Education
(6 UOC)		 24

Fees
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Important Information
The Academic Rules for the UNSW BInSt BMedia (C&J) and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.

Further Information
Contact the Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
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