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 UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 240
UAC Code: 422210
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
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies in Dual Mode
Program Structure
- International Studies core (12 UOC)*
- Language Study Core (24 UOC )
- A Major Stream (54 UOC)
- Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)
*Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) - General Education Requirement
Because both Dual programs are internal to UNSW 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 a Prescribed Media 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 Prescribed C&J Elective 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
- ARTS2240 Environment and Development (6 UOC) *See above
- INST3900 Int Studies Advanced Seminar (6 UOC) To be completed after returning from the OSP Year Abroad
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 belowThe 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) UNSW Arts and 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 180 different student exchange opportunities at prestigious partner universities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. To proceed on the Bachelor of International Studies Overseas Study Program (OSP) students must have achieved satisfactory academic progress in their first and second years of study and must fulfil the requirements of the University's Exchange Program. For details see Student ExchangeOverseas 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
General Education is the completion of two courses (12 UOC) offered outside UNSW Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if an external major or minor (for example, Economics) is completed. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education only if students are not following a major or minor in Indigenous Studies within 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
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:- enrol in the Bachelor of International Studies and complete 144 UOC;
- complete the requirements for the core
- complete the requirements for one stream
- complete the requirements for the Overseas Study Program
- complete 6 UOC of General Education
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- specify their major stream at the time of enrolment into the program
- complete at least 24 UOC in their stream before enrolling in Level 3 courses
- 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:- Media Core (12 UOC)
- Prescribed Media Electives (24 UOC)
- Communication and Journalism Core (36 UOC)
- Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives (18 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)*
Core Courses
Media Core
Level 1Communication and Journalism Core
Level 1- MDIA1002 Media Industry Contexts (6 UOC)
- MDIA1004 News Reporting (6 UOC)
- MDIA3002 Multiplatform Journalism (6 UOC)
- MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC)
Prescribed Electives
Media
Level 2Students will complete any two of the following:
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
- ARTS2093 Media Uses (6 UOC)
- ARTS2095 Digital Tech and the Self (6 UOC)
Level 3
Students will complete any two of the following:
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- ARTS3092 Media in Asia-Pacific (6 UOC)
- ARTS3093 Media Power (6 UOC)
- ARTS3096 Media and Climate Change (6 UOC)
- MDIA3007 Media Internship (6 UOC)
Communication & Journalism
Students will complete any three of the following:- ARTS1010 Life of Words (6 UOC)
- ARTS1060 Introduction to Film Studies (6 UOC)
- ARTS1062 Hollywood Film (6 UOC)
- ARTS2063 National Cinemas (6 UOC)
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
- ARTS2093 Media Uses (6 UOC)
- ARTS2094 Visual Communication (6 UOC)
- ARTS2126 Reviewing the Arts (6 UOC)
- ARTS3092 Media in Asia-Pacific (6 UOC)
- ARTS3093 Media Power (6 UOC)
- ARTS3872 Media Publics (6 UOC)
- HUMS2000 Arts Internship (6 UOC)
- MDIA1000 Time, Space and Experience (6 UOC)
- MDIA1003 Public Relations Principles (6 UOC)
- MDIA2000 Animating Media (6 UOC)
- MDIA2001 Bodies and Interfaces (6 UOC)
- MDIA2005 Advertising (6 UOC)
- MDIA2006 Communication Strategies (6 UOC)
- MDIA2007 Political PR (6 UOC)
- MDIA2008 Broadcast Journalism (6 UOC)
- MDIA3000 Public Relations Discourse (6 UOC)
- MDIA3001 Serious Games (6 UOC)
- MDIA3004 Festivals and Exhibitions (6 UOC)
- MDIA3006 Production Studio (6 UOC)
- MDIA3007 Media Internship (6 UOC)
- MDIA3009 Integrated Communications (6 UOC)
General Education
General Education is the completion of two courses (12 UOC) offered outside UNSW Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if an external major or minor (for example, Economics) is completed. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education only if students are not following a major or minor in Indigenous Studies within 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 Media (Communication and Journalism) 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 (Communication and Journalism) 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:- enrol in the Bachelor of Media (C&J) and complete 96 UOC;
- complete the requirements for the core
- complete the requirements for prescribed electives
- complete 6 UOC of General Education
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | ARTS1090 Media, Culture & Everyday Life (6 UOC) | MDIA1002 Media Industry Contexts (6 UOC) | ARTS1210 Concepts of Asia (6 UOC) | Asian Language (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 | ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC) | MDIA1004 News Reporting (6 UOC) | ARTS1211 Australia's Asian Context (6 UOC) | Asian Language (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
LEVEL 2 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | MDIA2003 Advanced Media Writing (6 UOC) | INST1005 Key Debates in Intl Studies (6 UOC) | Asian Studies Level 2 (6 UOC) | Asian Language (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 | ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC) | MDIA2002 Analysing Media Communication (6 UOC) | Asian Studies Level 2 (6 UOC) | Asian Language (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
LEVEL 3 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | Prescribed Media Elective Level 2 (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 4 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | Overseas Study Program (OSP) A (24 UOC) | 24 | |||||||||||||||||
S2 | Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective (6 UOC) | MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC) | INST3900 Int Studies Advanced Seminar (6 UOC) | Asian Studies Level 2 or 3 (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
LEVEL 5 | UOC | ||||||||||||||||||
S1 | Prescribed Media Elective Level 3 (6 UOC) | Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective (6 UOC) | Asian Studies Level 3 (6 UOC) | General Education (6 UOC) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
S2 | Prescribed Media Elective Level 3 (6 UOC) | Asian Studies Level 3 (6 UOC) | ARTS3991 Arts and Social Sciences Capstone (6 UOC) | General Education (6 UOC) | 24 |
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