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Overview

This program structure applies to students commencing prior to 2019. If you are commencing from 2019 please refer to program 3582 International Studies/Media (Comms & Journalism).

The Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) [UNSW BInSt BMedia(C&J)] is a five-year Dual degree. The BInSt BMedia(C&J) provides an opportunity for students to undertake the courses required for the Bachelor of International Studies program, including an approved minor stream, as well as courses from the Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) program.

Stand Alone Programs

Click on the link below to find out more about each individual program.

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 240 UOC.

Bachelor of International Studies (144 UOC)

International Studies core (24 UOC)
Regional Electives (12 UOC)
Specialist Elective (12 UOC)
Language Study core (24 UOC)
A Minor (24 UOC)
Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)

Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) (96 UOC)

Media Core (12 UOC)
Communication and Journalism Core (36 UOC)
Prescribed Media Electives (24 UOC)
Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives (24 UOC)

Notes:

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.
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 (18 UOC or equivalent) as part of their Overseas Study Program (OSP).
Courses that form part of your minor may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.
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.
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

Disciplinary Component - 3447 International Studies144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Specialisation Requirement24 Units of Credit:

You must complete a 24 UOC minor.

Minor

Major

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:

Overseas Study Program48 Units of Credit:

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.

Language Study Core24 Units of Credit:

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 in one of the following: Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish. You may complete the balance of your language study courses by undertaking Advanced or Professional language, Contextual Studies, or Professional Studies courses.

Language at UNSW may be studied at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels. If you have had experience learning a language previously or are a native speaker of a particular language, you are required to complete a language placement in order to be placed at an appropriate starting point. The online language placement is for students who are enrolling into a language at UNSW for the first time.

Chinese

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

French

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

German

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

Greek

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 Greek language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney. For more information, refer to the Greek Studies minor in the Bachelor of Arts.

Indonesian

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.

Italian

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.

Japanese

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

Korean

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

Spanish

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

Regional Electives12 Units of Credit:

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.

Asia

If you wish to focus on Asia you may take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Europe

If you wish to focus on Europe you may take 12 UOC of the following courses.

The Americas

Specialist Electives12 Units of Credit:

You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:

Disciplinary Component - 3429 Media (Comm & Journalism)96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Communication and Journalism Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 1 Media Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Communication and Journalism Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Communication and Journalism Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Level 2 Media Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Media Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives24 Units of Credit:

You must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Sample Programs

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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.

Further Information

Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Managing Faculty

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

5 Year(s)

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

240

Award Type(s)

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of International Studies - BlnSt
Bachelor of Media - BMedia

CRICOS Code

080067G

International Studies / Media (Comm & Journalism)

3475

240 Units of Credit