Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of International Studies B.Md/B.IS
2008

Program Outline

This double degree program will appeal to students who want a broad perspective in media and a strong understanding of key social or international issues from political, social and cultural perspectives. Students further their knowledge across fields, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to their employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, students are able to complete both degrees in four years. For further information about these double degrees visit the program descriptions under Related Programs, below.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of International Studies
• Bachelor of Media

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 70.4 2007 Fee-paying TER: 78 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324261 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,095 Australian Full-fee place: $15,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 70
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $15,070
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Major and Minor courses
Level I: Choose the following courses (24 units)
Semester 1 MDIA 1005 Critical Histories of the Image MDIA 1002 Introduction to Media: Digital Revolutions POLI 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics Two from: ASIA 1103 Asia and the World (Semester Two) HIST 1105 Europe, Empire & the World (Semester One) HIST 1106 The 20th Century: A World in Turmoil (Semester Two) Semester 2 MDIA 1004 Broadcast: Television and Radio MDIA 1006 Story/technology: Writing Techniques POLI 1102 Introduction to International Politics
Level II: Choose the following courses (24 units)
MDIA 2202 Media Policy and Media Law MDIA 2204 Media Research Methods MDIA 2207 Global Media: Policies and Practices MDIA 3303 Media Theory POLI 2081 Post Cold War International Relations POLI 2002 Comparative Politics 2 x Advanced Level International Studies electives (see list of Majors and Minors)
Level III: Choose the following courses (24 units)
MDIA 35XX Media Projects/MegaSA MDIA 35XX Media Democracies: Investigation, Analyses, Research MDIA 35XX Screens: Special topic 1 x Advanced Level Media elective (see list of electives below) INTL 35xx International Studies (core) 3 x Advanced Level International Studies electives (see list of Majors and Minors)
Level IV: Choose the following courses (24 units)
4 x Advanced Level Media courses 4 x Advanced Level International Studies electives (see list of Majors and Minors)
Advanced Level Media Electives
MDIA 2203 Radio Production A MDIA 3304 Radio Production B MDIA 2206 Video Production A MDIA 3206 Video Production B MDIA 2205 Multimedia Production A MDIA 3205 Multimedia Production B MDIA 3305 Directed study in Media MDIA 3302 Media Industry Placement