C10257v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information and Media) and in International Studies

Overview

The combined degree enhances the interdisciplinary nature of the professionally oriented information and media degree through immersion in another language and culture.

Apart from the wider educational goals, the course helps students become more effective as information professionals, whether in Australia or overseas. Career options are enhanced by international experience.

Career options

Career options include information architects, media researchers, information managers, web content developers or content managers, new media producers, librarians, database designers, collection developers, project managers and in many other roles.

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.

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

The 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.

Professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association

This course has professional recognition from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Other information

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