Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's Scholar)

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of International Studies (Dean Scholars)
Abbreviation:	BA-BIntlSt(Schol)
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
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts
Duration:	4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	216
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1818A
CRICOS Code:	081890A

Overview

The Dean's Scholar degree provides an academic space for high-achieving single degree Arts students. With a limited intake of students per year, it aims to provide an enriched educational experience for high-achieving, motivated Arts students who are hoping to make a contribution to their field of study through teaching or research, or by working as professionals in their chosen area of study.

Dean's Scholars have the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first-year students. They may be granted exemption from certain first-year subjects and may be permitted extended subject loads, enabling them to complete the degree in less than the normal time and enter Honours in their third year. Each Dean's Scholar has an academic mentor, a member of academic staff who undertakes to offer advice in the scholar's major area of study. The Dean's Scholar degree is not a scholarship. Students intending to apply for a place in this degree are encouraged to apply for the University's Undergraduate, Residential, Foundation or Equity and Merit Scholarships.

Dean's Scholar students benefit from:

Access to shared study and workspace;

Yearly text book/resource allowance for full-time students;

Dean's Scholars fortnightly lunch time seminar series (seminars are conducted by high profile academic staff as well as visiting fellows);

Opportunities to attend academic and higher degree research workshops and seminars;

Dean's Scholars celebratory events;

Extended Library privileges.

The Sub Dean of the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts oversees the program and has meetings with the scholars each session. Dean's Scholars are assigned an academic mentor - a member of academic staff who nominates to advise the student on matters concerned with the degree. On successful completion of the first part of the course, Dean's Scholars will be guaranteed admission to Honours.

Dean's Scholars must undertake one major study from the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts and may take any of the minor studies areas as set out earlier in this Handbook under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts 702. To remain in the program, Dean's Scholars must maintain an average of 75% in each year of study. If the student's average falls below 75%, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Arts 702.

Dean's Scholars are able to use the University's student exchange program to undertake a period of study overseas. Several Dean's Scholars have competed successfully for places in the Australian National Internship Program or the University Capitol Washington Internship Program which places students in political offices in Canberra or Washington D.C. respectively.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Requirements

To qualify for an award a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points including:

* The core subjects prescribed (52 credit points) for the International Studies degree;

* A minimum of a minor in a language other than English (minimum of 28 credit points; students may elect to take a major in a language);

* At least one of the four minors listed in this degree: Asia Pacific Studies; Global Development and the Environment; International Communication; Peace and Security Studies (minimum of 24 credit points but no more than 32). These will normally be available in the second and third years of study. Upon graduation minors will appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).

a) A minimum of 90 credit points from subjects offered by member units of the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts which includes:

b) at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts

AND

c) subjects that are not already counted towards the requirements of the Bachelor of International Studies;

d) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts or other faculties.

e) Maintaining an average mark of 75% or better.

f) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.

g) Not more than 90 credit points in 100-level subjects.

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring

Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (subject code ARTS100) is a compulsory zero credit point subject that must be undertaken by each student during their first year. This subject consists of a one hour tutorial per week in the student's first session of study. This subject is designed to enable incoming students to adapt rapidly to the tertiary environment and engage with the university community.

Students can find information at Arts Central.

Core and minors in the Bachelor of International Studies

For details please refer to the Bachelor of International Studies entry.

Majors in the Bachelor of Arts

All Arts majors and their requirements are listed under the Bachelor of Arts entry.

Minor Study

Students can take Minors as part of their double degree program provided they meet the requirements set. Minor studies consist of a minimum of 28 credit points of which no more than 12 credit points at 100-level can be counted. Students may not cross count subjects from a nominated minor into any other minor or major. Minors do not appear on the testamur but do appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record).

Where a minor is taken from outside of the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Arts, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

Internship and International Subjects

One of the Faculty's aims is to encourage students to study in an overseas university. Students can study abroad for a full session taking three to four subjects, or can study abroad for a shorter period of time by taking a study tour. The relevant subjects are listed below and more are being planned for introduction over the next three years.

ARTS201	Introduction to Australia for International Students
ARTS202	International Studies
ARTS301	Arts Internship
HIST265	Gallipoli Study Tour
HIST270	Western Front Study Tour
POL 301	Politics Internship (for students taking the Australian National Internship Program or Washington Internship)

Credit Arrangements

Please see General Course Rules for more information.

Assessment

Assessment in this course varies between subjects and typically includes a combination of essays, tutorial/seminar presentations, WebCT exercises and, in some subjects, 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.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of International 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 entries for Honours requirements.

Other Information

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