C10104v2 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) and in International Studies

Overview

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

International perspectives on public relations and advertising enable UTS graduates to transcend national barriers and be competitive in a global environment. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more adept at international and cross-cultural professional practice.

Career options

Career options include public communication professionals, in Australia or living and working outside Australia.

Additional assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy. There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program.

External articulation

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

• College of Higher Vocational Studies, City University of Hong Kong: Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication
• Insearch UTS: Diploma in Communication
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication
• Singapore Polytechnic: Diploma in Media and Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma of Communication (Advertising); Diploma of Communication (Public Relations)
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communications and Media Management
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management

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.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a major – a region or country – over a minimum of three years.

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.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Professional recognition

Public Relations Institute of Australia; International Advertising Association

Other information

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