C10161 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies v2

Testamur title(s): Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Abbreviation(s): BSc BA
UAC code: 609250
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5.0

Note(s)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Students are encouraged to undertake the Diploma in Scientific Practice (C20038) (not available to international students), an industrial experience program requiring an additional year of full-time study.

Overview
Career options
Additional admission requirements
Additional assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Industrial training/professional practice
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information

Overview

This combined degree program is aimed at increasing students' awareness of international contexts and producing graduates who are well prepared for professional careers in science in an international setting.

Career options

Graduates will find employment opportunities in various industries: as a scientific journalist, product development specialist, technical specialist, marketer, research scientist, cytologist, medical laboratory scientist, material analyst, health and medical physicist, communication specialist, computer modeller, energy technologist, environmental research officer, national parks research officer, environmental consultant, nursery manager or owner, exploration geologist, engineering geologist, coastal management expert, marine scientist, etc.

Depending on the science majors chosen, graduates could find themselves working in very diverse industries, e.g. commodity and resource trading, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, medical research, health services and management, hospitals, research organisations and environmental protection agencies.

With the one-year international experience gained from studying and living overseas, graduates find it easier to adapt and work overseas or even in Australia in organisations with international networks or links.

Additional admission requirements

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Science. There is a range of entry levels to the various Language and Culture programs. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered over: five years, full time; six years, full time with successful completion of the Diploma in Scientific Practice (C20038) (not available to international students); or six years, full time with Honours. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University.

Course structure

All students must complete 240 credit points of study, comprising 144 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Science and 96 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a major – a region or country – over a minimum of three years. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course completion requirements

CBK90005 Country major choice		96cp
CBK90223 Science major choice		120cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG)		24cp
Total		240cp

Industrial training/professional practice

The Diploma in Scientific Practice (C20038), a period of industrial training, is available with an additional year of full-time study. It is not offered to international students.

Course program

The example program shown is for a full-time student with a Science major in Biomedical Science (Forensic Biology) who has chosen the Indonesia major as the International Studies major.



Year 1
Autumn semester
65101 Chemistry 1C		6cp
68041 Physical Aspects of Nature		6cp
91101 Cells, Genetics and Evolution		6cp
91701 Medical Science 1		6cp
Spring semester
65201 Chemistry 2C		6cp
65241 Principles of Forensic Science		6cp
91313 Biomolecules: Structure and Function		6cp
91702 Medical Science 2		6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
33116 Statistical Design and Analysis		6cp
50140 Comparative Social Change		8cp
97301 Indonesian Language and Culture 1		8cp
Spring semester
91314 General Microbiology		6cp
97302 Indonesian Language and Culture 2		8cp
Select 6 credit points of electives		6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry		6cp
35255 Forensic Statistics		6cp
97303 Indonesian Language and Culture 3		8cp
Select 6 credit points of electives		6cp
Spring semester
91132 Molecular Biology 1		6cp
91326 Analytical Biochemistry		6cp
97304 Indonesian Language and Culture 4		8cp
976301 Contemporary Southeast Asia		8cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977310 In-country Study 1: Indonesia		24cp
Spring semester
978310 In-country Study 2: Indonesia		24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
65543 Crime Scene Investigation		6cp
91137 DNA Profiling		6cp
91138 Investigation of Human Remains		6cp
CBK90181 Electives (Science)		6cp
Spring semester
79024 Complex Forensic Cases (Law)		6cp
91139 Complex Forensic Cases (Biology)		6cp
Select 12 credit points of electives		12cp

Other information

All academic inquiries relating to the science component of this degree should be made to:
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)
Associate Professor Rod Buckney
telephone +61 2 9514 4044
fax +61 2 9514 4095
email Rod.Buckney@uts.edu.au
For further information on the International Studies program, contact the Institute on:
telephone +61 2 9514 1574
fax + 61 2 9514 1578
email iisinfo@uts.edu.au