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Bachelor of International Studies Honours

Testamur Title:

Bachelor of International Studies Honours

Abbreviation:

BIntlSt(Hons)

My University:

Asia Pacific Studies, Australian Studies, Comparative Indigenous Studies; Culture and Identities, English Literatures, English Language & Linguistics, Ethics, French, Gender Studies, Global Development and the Environment, History, Human Security, Indonesian, International Communication, International Relations, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Peace and Security Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Postcolonial, Resource & Environmental, Science & Technology, Sociology, Spanish, Transcultural Communication

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On campus (face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Normally Autumn, but some schools permit mid-year entry

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

322

UAC Code:

N/A

CRICOS Code:

075097K

Overview

BIS (Hons) consists of 50% coursework and 50% research work. The coursework is divided into two subjects, each worth 12 credit points. The first subject is compulsory for all students - ARTS470, Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities; the second coursework subject is a disciplinary-specific subject, BIS 470. The research component of BIS (Hons) takes the form of a research thesis (24 credit points), devised and completed under the supervision of an academic employed in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts. Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Faculty's Honours Coordinator.

Entry Requirements

Major in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts discipline, interdisciplinary or other field of study; achieving 75% average across the BIS Core and in the minor/s completed, including two Distinctions at 3rd year level.

Course Requirements

Irrespective of the Honours program chosen, the program consists of coursework (which makes up 50% of the final mark) and a research thesis (which makes up 50% of the final mark).

Grade of Honours

The overall grade of Honours is determined by calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM) for the 400-level subject in which the student is enrolled. Honours are awarded in the following categories:

    Class I (WAM 85 to 100%)

    Class II, Division 1 (WAM 75 to 84%)

    Class II, Division 2 (WAM 65 to 74%)

    Class III (WAM 50 to 64%)

    If the WAM is below 50%, an Honours grade is not awarded.

Areas of Study in Honours

An Honours year in the Bachelor of International Studies, Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts is available in the following areas:

      • Asia Pacific Studies

      • European Studies

      • Global Development and Environment

      • Media and International Communication

      • Peace and Security Studies

      • Transnational Literature and Popular Culture

Honours Guide and Code of Practice (Honours)

The Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses. Please contact the faculty for the honours handbook.

Students are advised to refer to the following University of Wollongong web site for access to the Code of Practice - Honours: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058661.html

Program of Study

Full Time Student - Commence Autumn 2013

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

Session

ARTS470

Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities

12

Autumn 2013

BIS 470

Bachelor of International Studies Honours

12

Spring 2013

ARTS480

Thesis (Full-time)

24

Annual

Part Time Student - Commence Autumn 2013

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

Session

ARTS470

Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities

12

Autumn 2013

BIS 470

Bachelor of International Studies Honours

12

Spring 2013

ARTS482

Thesis (Part-time)

12

Autumn 2014

ARTS482

Thesis (Part-time)

12

Spring 2014

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/