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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of International Studies

Testamur Title:

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of International Studies

Abbreviation:

BCMS-BIntlSt

UOW Course Code:

1819

CRICOS Code:

069058A

Study area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:

Asia Pacific, Australian Studies, Comparative Indigenous Studies; Culture and Identities, Digital Media and Communication, English Literatures, English Language & Linguistics, Ethics, Gender Studies, Global Development and the Environment, Global Media, History, Human Security, International Media and Communication, International Relations, Journalism and Professional Writing, Languages, Management, Marketing Communication and Advertising, Masculinities, Peace keeping, Peace and Security Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Postcolonial, Public Relations, Resource & Environmental, Sociology, Science & Technology, Transcultural Communication

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Duration:

4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

216

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face with online support)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751354

ATAR:

75

Additional Information:

 Course Finder

Course Description

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 are strong complementarities 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

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

Course structure

To qualify for award of the double degree of Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/Bachelor of International Studies course code 1819 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

a) The core subjects prescribed (52 credit points) from the Bachelor of International Studies;

b) 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);

c) 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).

d) The core subjects prescribed (48 credit points) for the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;

e) At least one of the four majors from the BCMS degree: Digital Media and Communication, International Media and Communication, Journalism and Professional Writing, Marketing Communication and Advertising;

f) To complete the credit points required for the double degree, students can take elective subjects offered by all faculties.

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

h) ARTS100 Peer-2-Peer Mentoring.

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 weekly tutorial during 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 the Peer-2-Peer Mentoring website.

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

Majors

For details of the majors please refer to the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and Bachelor of International Studies entries.

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 an Arts degree, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

Honours

Students can do an Honours degree in either the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies 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:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 28 August, 2018