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Int Studies/Media (Com & Jour) - 3441

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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

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
This program is for students commencing prior to 2017.

Students commencing from 2017 should refer to program 3475 Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism).

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 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
Level 2
Level 3
NOTE: 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.

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 German Studies Japanese Studies
Chinese Studies French Studies International Business (External Stream 48 UOC) Korean Studies
Development Studies International Relations Spanish and Latin American Studies

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) 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 Exchange

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

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

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 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 (Communication & Journalism) 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 Electives (24 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

Communication and Journalism Core

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Prescribed Electives

Media

Level 2

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

Level 3

Students will complete any two of the following:

Communication & Journalism

Students will complete any three of the following:

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

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 (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:
  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 & Communication Contexts
(6 UOC)		ARTS1210 Concepts of Asia (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)MDIA1004 News Fundamentals (6 UOC)ARTS1211 Australia's Asian Context (6 UOC)Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 2UOC
S1MDIA2003 Advanced Media Writing (6 UOC)INST1005 Key Debates in Intl Studies
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies Level 2
(6 UOC)		Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
S2ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)MDIA2002 Analysing Media Communication
 (6 UOC)		Asian Studies Level 2
(6 UOC)		Asian Language
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 3UOC
S1Prescribed Media Elective Level 2 (6 UOC)MDIA3002 Multiplatform Media (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
S2Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective
(6 UOC)		MDIA3003 Professional Portfolio (6 UOC)INST3900 Int Studies Advanced Seminar
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 2 or 3
(6 UOC)		 24
LEVEL 5UOC
S1Prescribed Media Elective Level 3
(6 UOC)		Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective
(6 UOC)		Asian Studies
Level 3 (6 UOC)		General Education
(6 UOC)		 24
S2Prescribed 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

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 (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 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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