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
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 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/Assumed Knowledge

NSW entry through UAC: Students apply through UAC and satisfy the ATAR requirements for the year of application or conditions set down for early entry. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

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.

Course Requirements

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 the Faculty of Arts or other 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 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.

Majors in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

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

Core and Minors in the Bachelor of International Studies

For details please refer to the Bachelor of International Studies 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 an Arts Faculty degree, refer to the requirements prescribed for that minor.

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 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 http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/