HSS – Undergraduate courses

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


UTS course code: C10102 UAC code: 609300 Testamur title: Bachelor of Arts in Communication and in International Studies Abbreviation: BA Course fee: HECS (local); $8,250 per semester (international) Total credit points: 240 Course aims Course duration Course structure Typical program Course aims This combined degree seeks to augment the value of journalism by broadening students' awareness and understanding of other languages and cultures. In the age of global communications, it is more important than ever for journalists to have an understanding of international affairs and cultural perspectives other than their own. A broader understanding assists journalists, even those who will eventually work in their own local environment, to produce work which is culturally sensitive and which reveals a broad understanding of economic, political and social issues. As our media becomes increasingly global, there are many opportunities for journalists to work in a number of different countries during their career. Those who are fluent in more than one language are able to take advantage of these opportunities. In order to make sense of our changing relationship with near and distant neighbours, journalists with an international awareness are well equipped to effectively express and interpret the changing interests of their communities. Apart from its wider educational goals, the program should also assist graduates to deal with their work more effectively as journalist professionals in Australia, or to live and work outside Australia. Course duration This course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Course structure The course consists of subjects taken as part of the Professional degree and subjects taken in the International Studies program. A total of 240 credit points is allocated to the combined degree course: 144 credit points to the Communication degree and 96 credit points to the International Studies component. Typical program Year 1 Autumn semester D 50105 Communication and Information Environments 6cp D 50107 Contemporary Cultures 1 6cp D 50109 Power and Change in Australia 6cp P 50114 Journalism 1 6cp Spring semester D 50106 Media, Information and Society 6cp D 50108 Contemporary Cultures 2 6cp D 50111 Colonialism and Modernity 6cp P 50115 Journalism 2 6cp Year 2 Autumn semester I 971xxx Language and Culture 1 8cp I 50140 Comparative Social Change 8cp D 50128 Media, Information and the Law 8cp Spring semester I 972xxx Language and Culture 2 8cp D 50129 News and Current Affairs 8cp P 5xxxx One subject at 200 level from the Journalism Professional Strand 8cp Year 3 Autumn semester I 973xxx Language and Culture 3 8cp P 5xxxx One subject at 200 level from the Journalism Professional Strand 8cp E xxxxx Elective subject 8cp Spring semester I 974xxx Language and Culture 4 8cp I 976xxx Contemporary Society 8cp E xxxxx Elective subject 8cp Year 4 Autumn semester I 977xxx In-country Study 1 24cp Spring semester I 978xxx In-country Study 2 24cp Year 5 Autumn semester D 50174 Professional Practice and Culture 8cp P 5xxxx One subject at 300 level from the Journalism Professional Strand 8cp E xxxxx Elective subject 8cp Spring semester D 5xxxx One subject at the 200 or 300 level from any Disciplinary Strand 8cp P 5xxxx One subject at 300 level from the Journalism Professional Strand 8cp E xxxxx Elective subject 8cp D = Disciplinary Studies subject P = Professional Studies subject E = Elective Studies subject I = International Studies subject