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Int Studies/Media (PR & Adv) - 3476

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: 422220

Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements

International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements

Award(s):

Bachelor of International Studies

Bachelor of Media (Major)

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Program Description
This program is for students commencing from 2017.

Students commencing prior to 2017 should refer to program 3442 Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising).

The Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) [UNSW BInSt BMedia(PR&A)] is a five-year Dual degree. The BInSt BMedia(PR&A) provides an opportunity for students to undertake the courses required for the Bachelor of International Studies program, including an approved minor stream, as well as courses from the Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) program.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please refer to the program objectives as listed for the 3447 Bachelor of International Studies and the 3434 Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising).

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 (24 UOC)
  2. Regional Electives (12 UOC)
  3. Specialist Elective (6 UOC)
  4. Language Study core (24 UOC)
  5. A minor stream (24 UOC)
  6. General Education (6 UOC)
  7. Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)

Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) - 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.

If you study in the International Studies/Media dual degree mode you will complete 12 UOC in Regional and 6 UOC Specialist rather than 24 UOC. The 6 UOC is then made available to meet the General Education requirement. If you are pursuing a minor in International Business you are deemed to have met the General Education requirement.

You also complete one less Prescribed PR&A Elective in your 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 (24 UOC) made up of:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Notes
  1. If you are undertaking the the Asian Studies minor or the European Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in an Asian or European language stream as appropriate.
  2. If you study in BInSt/Media dual mode you have the option of undertaking a major in International Business by completing three International Business approved electives (18 UOC or equivalent) as part of your Overseas Study Program (OSP).
  3. Courses that form part of your minor stream may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.

Languages

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

Minor Streams

24 units of credit from any of the minor Internal Streams listed below
 
Asian Studies Chinese Studies Chinese Studies (Advanced) Development Studies
Environmental Humanities European Studies French Studies French Studies (Advanced)
German Studies International Relations Japanese Studies Japanese Studies (Advanced)
Korean Studies Korean Studies (Advanced) Politics Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish and Latin American Studies    

External Stream UOC Requirement in International Business

If you study in BInSt/Media dual mode you have the option of undertaking a major in International Business by completing three International Business approved electives (18 UOC or equivalent) as part of your Overseas Study Program (OSP).
 
(UNSW Business School)
(UNSW Business School)
 


Core Language Study and Language Stream

If you choose to complete a minor stream in a language you must complete that study in a Language other than the Language which you chose for the Core requirement.

Overseas Studies Program

You will undertake two semesters of approved study at an overseas university. The Overseas Study Program (OSP) provides invaluable experience of other cultures, languages and peoples, an 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.

To proceed on the Bachelor of International Studies Overseas Study Program (OSP) you must have achieved satisfactory academic progress in your first and second years of study and must fulfil the requirements of the Universities Exchange Program.

You will undertake OSP during Semester 1 and Semester 2 of your third year of study.

Overseas Studies Program and Dual Mode

Overseas studies program is full-time overseas for two semesters. If you are enrolled in the program in Dual Mode you will suspend study in your other degree program during this period of exchange.

Electives

Regional Electives

Regional Electives provide specific area studies knowledge on regions of the world. The regions of the world we currently cover are: Asia, Europe and the Americas. Later offerings may include Africa and the Middle East. These add depth to your understanding of specific regional issues and challenges.

Regional Electives - Asia

You must take 12 UOC of regional electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on Asia you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Regional Electives - Europe

You must take 12 UOC of regional electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on Europe you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Regional Electives - The Americas

You must take 12 UOC of regional electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on The Americas you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:

Specialist Electives

Specialist Electives add depth to your knowledge of particular areas of academic and professional interest. They permit greater concentration or specialisation in areas of interest and professional relevance. You must take 6 UOC of the following courses:

Award with Distinction

You are eligible for the award of your Pass Degree "with Distinction" if you achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75 in all courses and complete at least 50% of the requirements of your award at UNSW.

Academic Rules

Dual Mode

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, you must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of International Studies and complete 144 units of credit;
  2. complete the requirements for the core in International Studies and the core in Language Study
  3. complete the requirements of Regional and Specialist Electives
  4. complete the requirements for one minor stream
  5. complete the requirements for the Overseas Study Program (OSP)
  6. complete 6 UOC of General Education
  7. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
  8. specify your minor stream at the time of enrolment into the program
  9. complete at least 48 UOC, including 6 UOC at Level 1 and 6 UOC at Level 2 in your minor, before enrolling in Level 3 courses.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
  1. Media Core (12 UOC)
  2. Prescribed Media Elective (24 UOC)
  3. PR & Advertising Core (48 UOC)
  4. Prescribed PR & Advertising Electives (6 UOC)
  5. General Education (6 UOC)
*see note above on Dual Mode with Bachelor of Media (PR& Advertising) – General Education Requirement

Core Courses

Media Core

Level 1

PR & Advertising Core

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Prescribed Electives

Media

Level 2

You must complete any two of the following:

Level 3

You must complete any two of the following:

PR & Advertising

You must complete one of the following:

General Education

General Education requires you to complete 12 UOC (two courses) offered outside UNSW Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if you complete an external major or minor (for example, Economics). Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education only if you are not following a major or minor in Indigenous Studies within the BA program.

Award with Distinction

You are eligible for the award of your Pass Degree "with Distinction" if you achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75 in all courses and complete at least 50% of the requirements of your award at UNSW.

Honours

After completion of 144 UOC including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) dual degree, you may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510. A minimum WAM of 70 in the Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) component of the dual degree is required for entry into Honours.

Bachelor of Media (Honours) program 4510

Sample Program

Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) - Single Mode - Example only
YEAR 1
 UOC
S1 INST1005 Key Debates in International Studies (6 UOC) Language Core (6 UOC) MDIA1002 Media Industry Contexts (6 UOC)  24
S2 INST1006 The World in Transition (6 UOC) Language Core (6 UOC) ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC) MDIA1003 Public Relations Principles (6 UOC)  24
YEAR 2 UOC
S1 Language Core (6 UOC)
 Minor (6 UOC)
 MDIA2006 Communication Strategies (6 UOC)
  24
S2 Regional Elective (6 UOC)
 Language Core (6 UOC)
 Minor (6 UOC)
 MDIA2005 Advertising (6 UOC)
 24
YEAR 3 UOC
OVERSEAS STUDY PROGRAM
  48
YEAR 4
 UOC
S1 Minor (6 UOC)
 Prescribed Level 2 Media Elective (6 UOC) MDIA3000 Public Relations Discourse (6 UOC) MDIA3008 Crisis Communication (6 UOC)
 24
S2 INST3900 Advanced Seminar in International Studies (6 UOC) Minor (6 UOC) MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC) MDIA3005 Social Innovation & Engagement (6 UOC)  24
YEAR 5 UOC
S1 Regional Elective (6 UOC) General Education (6 UOC) Prescribed Level 2 Media Elective (6 UOC)
Prescribed Level 3 Media Elective (6 UOC)  24
S2 Specialist Elective (6 UOC) General Education (6 UOC) Prescribed Level 3 Media Elective (6 UOC)
Prescribed PR & Advertising Elective (6 UOC)
  24
 
Note: You should refer to the specific requirements for your minor stream.


Academic Rules

Dual Mode

To qualify for the award of the degree at pass level, you must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) 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

Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

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

Further Information
Contact the UNSW 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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