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Int Studies / Media (S & SP) - 3443

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: 422230

Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements

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 (Screen and Sound Production) [UNSW BInSt BMedia(S&SP)] is a five-year Dual degree. The BInSt BMedia(S&SP) 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 (Screen and Sound Production) program.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please refer to the program objectives as listed for the 3424 Bachelor of International Studies and the 3438 Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production).


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 (Screen and Sound Production) - General Education Requirement

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

Students enrolled in International Studies/Media (S&SP) dual degree mode complete ARTS2092 Global Media rather than ARTS2240 Environment and Development. ARTS2092 is double counted as one of their Prescribed Media Studies Electives. 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(S&SP) also complete one less course from their S&SP 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.

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.

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
  • Greek
  • Italian

Streams

54 UOC from any of the "Internal Stream" or "External Stream" listed below
Asian Studies European Studies International Business
(External Stream 48 UOC)		 Korean Studies
Chinese Studies French Studies International Relations Spanish and Latin American Studies
Development Studies German Studies Japanese 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) Arts & Social Sciences Prescribed 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 200 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 UNSW Arts & Social Sciences. This requirement is met if the external stream, International Business, is completed. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education if students are not following a major or minor in Indigenous Studies in the BA program.

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

After completion of 144 UOC including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of International Studies dual degree, high achieving students may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) program 4504. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the stream(s) seeking to be further studied.

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 (Screen and Sound Production) in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
  1. Media Studies core and prescribed electives (24 UOC)
  2. Film Studies core and prescribed electives (24 UOC)
  3. Screen and Sound Production core and prescribed electives (42 UOC)
  4. General Education (6 UOC)*
*see note above on Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) – General Education Requirement

Media Studies Core and Prescribed Electives (24 UOC – 4 courses)

Students must complete the core course:
Students must complete three prescribed electives, including at least one at level 2 and one at level 3.

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
NOTE: Students enrolled in International Studies/Media (S&SP) dual degree mode must complete ARTS2092 Global Media as one of their Prescribed Media Studies Electives, with the exception of students who are completing a major stream in International Business.

Film Studies Core and Prescribed Electives (24 UOC – 4 courses)

Students must complete the core course:

Students must complete three prescribed electives, including at least one at level 2 and one at level 3.

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Screen and Sound Production Core and Prescribed Electives (42 UOC – 7 courses)

Students must complete the core courses:

Level 1
Students must complete at least two prescribed electives at level 2 selected from the following list:

Level 2
Students must complete at least two prescribed electives at level 3 selected from the following list:

Level 3

General Education

Students complete any two courses for which they are eligible to enrol outside UNSW Arts & Social Sciences. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education if students are not following a major or minor in Indigenous Studies in the BA program.

Suggested General Education

Students are encouraged to select from among the following courses offered by Faculties other than UNSW Arts & Social Sciences to fulfill part of their General Education requirement. Note that pre-requisites may apply for some courses.

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

After completion of 144 UOC including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) dual degree, high achieving students may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510. A minimum WAM of 70 in the Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) component of the dual degree 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 (Screen and Sound Production) and complete 96 UOC;
  2. complete the requirements for the cores
  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 (Screen and Sound Production)
Asian Studies Major Stream - Example only
LEVEL 1
UOC
S1 ARTS1090 Media, Culture & Everyday Life (6 UOC) MDIA1000 Time, Space and Experience (6 UOC) ARTS1210 Concepts of Asia (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2 MDIA1006 Mediated Storytelling (6 UOC)MDIA1005 Creative Sound Technologies
(6 UOC)		 ARTS1211 Australia’s Asian Context (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 2
UOC
S1 ARTS1060 Introduction to Film Studies (6 UOC)ARTS1810 Introduction to International Relations (6 UOC)Asian Studies Level 2 (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)Prescribed Film Studies Elective (6 UOC)Asian Studies Level 2 (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 3
UOC
S1Prescribed Media Studies Elective
(6 UOC)		Prescribed Film Studies Elective Level 2 (6 UOC)Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective Level 2
(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
S2Prescribed Media Studies Elective Level 3 (6 UOC)Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective Level 2 (6 UOC)INST3900 Advanced Seminars in International Relations (6 UOC)Asian Studies Level 2 or 3
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 5UOC
S1Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective Level 3
(6 UOC)		Prescribed Film Studies Elective Level 3 (6 UOC)Asian Studies Level 3 (6 UOC)General Education
(6 UOC)		 24
S2Prescribed Screen & Sound Production Elective Level 3
(6 UOC)		ARTS3210 Asian Studies Capstone (6 UOC)Asian Studies Level 3 (6 UOC)General Education
(6 UOC)		 24

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Important Information
The Academic Rules for the UNSW BInSt BMedia (S&SP) 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 UNSW Arts & 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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