C10217v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information Management) and in International Studies

Overview

This course combines a professional degree with immersion in another language and culture, enhancing professional training and career options. The combined degree seeks to augment the value of the professional study of information management by broadening awareness and understanding of another language and culture.

Apart from its wider educational goals, the program also helps graduates become more effective as information professionals, whether in Australia or overseas.

Career options

Career options include corporate information manager, information designer, web coordinator, librarian, records manager, business analyst, business systems coordinator, network manager, information content developer, project manager, media researcher, database designer or information architect. Career options are also enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Additional admission requirements

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication. 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.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has introduced a variation of the inpUTS Scheme as it applies to certain prospective students applying for any of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication courses. For details on this scheme, visit:

Additional assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy (i.e. word-processing skills and familiarity with other applications). There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Additional recognition of prior learning

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch Institute of Commerce: Diploma of Communication
• TAFE NSW: Diploma in Library and Information Services; Associate Diploma in Library Practice
• Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Information Studies; Diploma in Library Studies
• School of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong University: Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis.

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course structure

A total of 240 credit points is allocated to this combined degree course: 144 credit points to the Communication degree and 96 credit points to the International Studies component.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information Management) is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Graduates are eligible for professional membership of this Association. Graduates who have completed the Information Technology sequence of electives are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Other information

Further information on the Communication component is available from the Faculty Student Centre on: