Bachelor of International Studies Honours

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of International Studies Honours
Abbreviation:	BIS (Hons)
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
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 Arts. Co-supervision may be arranged, with the approval of the Faculty's Honours Coordinator.

Entry Requirements

Major in an Arts Faculty discipline, interdisciplinary or other field of study; achieving 80% average across the BIS Core and in the minor/s completed, including two Distinctions at 3^rd 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 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 Arts Honours Guide provides detailed information on all Honours courses. 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 2012
Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session
ARTS470	Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities	12	Autumn 2012
BIS 470	Bachelor of International Studies Honours	12	Spring 2012
ARTS480	Thesis (Full-time)	24	Annual
Full Time Student - Commence Spring 2012
Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session
ARTS470	Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities	12	Spring 2012 (online)
BIS 470	Bachelor of International Studies Honours	12	Autumn 2013 (online)
ARTS480	Thesis (Full-time)	24	Spring 2012 & Autumn 2013
Part Time Student - Commence Autumn 2012
Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session
ARTS470	Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities	12	Autumn 2012
BIS 470	Bachelor of International Studies Honours	12	Spring 2012
ARTS482	Thesis (Part-time)	12	Autumn 2013
ARTS482	Thesis (Part-time)	12	Spring 2013
Part Time Student - Commence Spring 2012
Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session
BIS 470	Bachelor of International Studies Honours	12	Spring 2012
ARTS470	Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities	12	Autumn 2013
ARTS482	Thesis (Part-time)	12	Spring 2013
ARTS482	Thesis (Part-time)	12	Autumn 2014

Other Information

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