C10252v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) and in International Studies

Overview

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

As media becomes increasingly global, it is more important than ever for journalists to have an understanding of international affairs and cultural perspectives other than their own. There are many opportunities for journalists to work in different countries during their career and those who are fluent in more than one language are able to take advantage of these opportunities. Career options are also enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Career options

Career options include reporters, producers, publishers, editors and sub-editors, feature and freelance writers, investigative journalists, media researchers, and strategists in the print, broadcast and online media.

Admission requirements

There are no prior language requirements for the International Studies program. Entry level to the various Language and Culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific country major, although every effort is made to meet their preferences.

Assumed knowledge

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

External articulation

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

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma in Communication (Journalism)
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communication and Media Management
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication

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

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester with the Germany major as the chosen International Studies major and Global Studies as the chosen sub-major.

Other information

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