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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Program
3447
International Studies
Program
3453
Media (Public Relations and Advertising)

Double Degree Structure

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)

 

Notes:

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

Disciplinary Component - 3447 International Studies144 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Component - 3453 Media (Public Relations and Advertising)96 Units of Credit:

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.

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 Centre for advice.

Program Fees

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