Overview

This program structure applies to students commencing from 2020. If you commenced prior to 2020 please consult the Handbook for the year in which you started. The Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) [UNSW BInSt BMedia(S&SP)] is a five-year Dual degree. The BInSt BMedia(S&SP) provides … For more content click the Read More button below.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure
240 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 240 UOC.

Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound Production) (96 UOC)
1. Media Studies core and prescribed electives (24 UOC)
2. Film Studies core and prescribed electives (24 UOC)
3. Screen and Sound Production core and prescribed electives (48 UOC)

Bachelor of International Studies (144 UOC)
1. International Studies core (24 UOC)
2. Regional Electives (12 UOC)
3. Specialist Elective (12 UOC)
4. Language Study core (24 UOC)
5. A Minor (24 UOC)
6. Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)

  • 3477 - International Studies / Media (Screen and Sound Production)
  • 3447 - International Studies
  • 3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)

Specialisation Requirement
3447 - International Studies

You must complete a 24 UOC minor.

NOTE 1: If you are undertaking the Asian Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in an Asian language. If you are undertaking the European Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in a European language.

NOTE 2: If you are enrolled in a BInSt/Media double degree, you have the option of undertaking a major in International Business by completing three International Business approved electives (18UOC or equivalent) as part of their Overseas Study Program (OSP).

NOTE 3: Courses that form part of your minor may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.

NOTE 4: If you complete a minor in a language you must complete that study in a Language other than that which you choose for the Language Study Core requirement.

NOTE 5: If you are undertaking a minor in International Business you will complete 12 UOC in Regional and 6 UOC in Specialist rather than 24 UOC

Level 1 Core Courses
3447 - International Studies

Level 2 Core Courses
3447 - International Studies

You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:

Level 3 Core Courses
3447 - International Studies

You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:

Overseas Study Program
3447 - International Studies

You must take 48 UOC of the following courses:

- EXCH8035 Individual Study Program (18 UOC)
- EXCH8034 Individual Study Program (12 UOC)

If you commence the Overseas Study Program in T1 you will enrol in EXCH8035 Individual Study Program (18 UOC) in T1 and T2 and EXCH8034 Individual Study Program (12 UOC) in T3.

You must undertake OSP during Year 3.

Level 1 Film Studies Courses
3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)

Level 1 Media Studies Courses
3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)

Screen and Sound Production Core Courses
3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)

Language Study Core Courses - Greek
3447 - International Studies

If you select Greek for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

The following courses are taught at UNSW. Intermediate and Senior Italian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.

Language Study Core Courses - Indonesian
3447 - International Studies

If you select Indonesian for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

The following courses are taught at UNSW. Introductory and Intermediate Indonesian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.

For more information, refer to the Indonesian Studies minor in the Bachelor of Arts.

Language Study Core Courses - Italian
3447 - International Studies

If you select Italian for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

The following courses are taught at UNSW. Intermediate and Senior Italian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.

For more information, refer to the Italian Studies minor in the Bachelor of Arts.

Regional Electives - Europe
3447 - International Studies

You must complete 12 UOC of Regional Electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on Europe you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:

Regional Electives - The Americas
3447 - International Studies

You must complete 12 UOC of Regional Electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on The Americas you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:

Specialist Electives
3447 - International Studies

You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:

Language Study Core Courses
3447 - International Studies

In order to gain essential skills to equip you to work in a global environment, and to be eligible to study in a second language on your Overseas Study Program (OSP), you must complete 24 UOC from the same language and attain a minimum of Intermediate B level of proficiency … For more content click the Read More button below.

Maturity Requirements
3447 - International Studies

You must have completed 24 UOC of Level 1 courses before taking any Level 2 courses.You must have completed 48 UOC (including 6 UOC at Level 1 and 6 UOC at Level 2 in their minor) before taking any Level 3 courses.

Specialisation Declaration
3447 - International Studies

You must specify your minor (or major) at the time of enrolment into the program.

Maturity Requirements
3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)

You must complete at least 24 UOC before enrolling in any Level 2 courses.

You must complete at least 66 UOC before enrolling in any Level 3 courses.

Sample Programs

Additional Information

Bachelor of International Studies - Language Minor
Completion of 24 uoc in Language Study courses will automatically confer a minor at the time of graduation.

Bachelor Media (Screen & Sound Production) - Film Studies Minor
Completion of 24 uoc in Film Studies courses will automatically confer a minor in Film Studies at the time of graduation.

Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre for advice.

Program Fees

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