Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of International Studies

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of International Studies
Abbreviation:	BIntlSt-BCommMediaSt
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Duration:	4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	216
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face with online support)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1819
UAC Code:	751354
CRICOS Code:	069058A

Overview

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with the critical perspective on media industries and practices offered by the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies. There is a strong complementarity between the two degrees with their focus on internationalisation and globalisation from different perspectives which would suit students with an interest in careers in media and related fields in an international context.

Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

• NSW entry through UAC: Students apply through UAC and satisfy the UAI requirements for the year of application or conditions set down for early entry. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English. (Note: The UAI will change to ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for 2010, please contact the Faculty regarding the ranks).

• Other Secondary Qualifications: Students with secondary qualifications outside NSW and the ACT will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Tertiary Qualifications: A completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or other accredited institutions; not less than one-sixth of a Bachelor degree from an approved university; other tertiary courses approved by the University of Wollongong.

• Overseas Qualifications: Students with overseas tertiary qualifications will be considered provided they satisfy the University's minimum admission requirements.

• Alternative Entry (Domestic applicants): TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate; Diploma or Foundation Studies Program from a recognised private institution; University Access Program (Wollongong (Wollongong College Australia) for people 21 and over; STAT test for students over 20 on 1 March in year preceding enrolment; UAP for students over 21 years of age; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alternative entry program.

Credit Arrangements

The Faculty offers credit transfer to students who have successfully completed relevant courses at accredited universities and institutions (see www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules).

Course Requirements

To complete the degree, students must

a) complete all the compulsory core subject and language requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies and one specialist strand offered by the degree;

b) complete all the compulsory core subject requirements for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and the required subjects of one of the specialisations in that degree;

c) complete not more than 90 credit points at 100 level.

d) complete a minimum of 216 credit points of which no more than 36 credit points can be PC (Pass Conceded) or PR (Pass Restricted) grades.

Major Study

Strands in the Bachelor of International Studies

For details on the strands, please refer to the Bachelor of International Studies degree entry in this handbook.

Specialisations in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

For details on the specialisations, please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies entry in this handbook.

Minors

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies. This requires additional study (one year full-time, or two years part-time).

Honours may be undertaken by students who meet the requirements for enrolment

Students should consult the single degree Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce entries for Honours requirements. The Faculty of Arts Honours Handbook can be accessed as a PDF document.

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and programs, but typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations and in-class tests and/or exams. Some subjects may have an additional practical component. The assessment requirements of each subject are set out in the individual subject outlines which students receive in the first week of session.