Overview
Stand Alone Programs
Double Degree Structure240 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 240 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 stream (24 UOC)
6. Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) (96 UOC)
1. PR and Advertising core and prescribed electives (60 UOC)
2. Media Studies prescribed electives (36 UOC)
- 3577 - International Studies / Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
- 3447 - International Studies
- 3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Specialisation Requirement3447 - 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 Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Level 2 Core Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Level 3 Core Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Overseas Study Program3447 - 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 PR and Advertising Core Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 PR and Advertising Core Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 PR and Advertising Core Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Chinese3447 - International Studies
If you select Chinese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - French3447 - International Studies
If you select French for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - German3447 - International Studies
If you select German for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Greek3447 - 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 - Indonesian3447 - 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.
Language Study Core Courses - Italian3447 - 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.
Language Study Core Courses - Japanese3447 - International Studies
If you select Japanese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Korean3447 - International Studies
If you select Korean for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Spanish3447 - International Studies
If you select Spanish for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Regional Electives - Asia3447 - 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 Asia you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Regional Electives - Europe3447 - 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 Americas3447 - 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 Electives3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Level 1 Media Prescribed Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 Media Prescribed Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 3 Media Prescribed Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
PR & Advertising Prescribed Courses3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must complete 18 UOC of the following, including at least one at level two and one at level three.
Language Study Core Courses3447 - International Studies
Maturity Requirements3447 - International Studies
Specialisation Declaration3447 - International Studies
You must specify your minor (or major) at the time of enrolment into the program.
Maturity Requirements3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
You must have completed 24 UOC before taking any Level 2 courses.
You must have completed 66 UOC before taking any Level 3 courses.
Sample Programs
Additional Information
Completion of 24 uoc in Language Study courses will automatically confer a minor at the time of graduation.
Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre for advice.
Program Fees
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