Bachelor of International Studies, Bachelor of Media (Comm & Journalism)

at University of New South Wales

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 240 UOC.
 

Bachelor of International Studies (144 UOC)
 

• International Studies core (24 UOC)

• Regional Electives (12 UOC)

• Specialist Electives (12 UOC)

• Language Study core (24 UOC)

• A minor stream (24 UOC)

• Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)

• Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) (96 UOC)

• Communication and Journalism core and prescribed electives (60 UOC)

• Media Studies prescribed electives (36 UOC)

 
Notes:
 

If you are undertaking the Asian Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in an Asian language. If you are undertaking the European Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in a European language.
If you are enrolled in a BInSt/Media double degree, you have the option of undertaking a major in International Business by completing three International Business approved electives (18 UOC or equivalent) as part of their Overseas Study Program (OSP).
Courses that form part of your minor may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.
If you complete a minor in a language you must complete that study in a Language other than that which you choose for the Language

Study Core requirement.

If you are undertaking a minor in International Business you will complete 12 UOC in Regional and 6 UOC in Specialist rather than 24 UOC

Disciplinary Component - 3447 International Studies

144 Units of Credit:
 

Disciplinary Component - 3454 Media (Communication and Journalism)

96 Units of Credit:

Applicants will be assessed on a combination of higher school academic results, portfolio submission and an interview.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$39,000*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$203,960*

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