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 BInSt BMedia(PR&A) provides an opportunity for students to undertake the courses required for the Bachelor of International Studies program, including an approved minor stream, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Stand Alone Programs
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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 stream (24 UOC)
- Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising) (96 UOC)
- PR and Advertising core and prescribed electives (60 UOC)
- Media Studies prescribed electives (36 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:
Disciplinary Component - 3453 Media (Public Relations and Advertising)96 Units of Credit:
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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
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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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