Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of International Studies

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of International Studies
Abbreviation:	BA-BIntlSt
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:	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:	1818
UAC Code:	751310
CRICOS Code:	069059M

Overview

This double degree program allows students to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with the more traditional majors offered by the Bachelor of Arts. Students may take majors offered in the Bachelor of Arts that complement the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies, take a major that expands their career opportunities or one simply out of interest. Majors offered in the Bachelor of Arts can be found in the University Handbook.

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 International Studies/Bachelor of Arts course code 1818 a student must complete a total of at least 216 credit points.

The 216 credit points shall include:

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

• at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts

AND

• subjects that are not already counted towards the requirements of the BIS;

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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/