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Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of International Studies B.Md/B.IS
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Double Degree

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 or cultural perspectives. You will further your knowledge across fields, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to your employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, you are able to complete both degrees in four years. For further information about these double degrees visit the program descriptions under Related Programs, below.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2009 CSP IB 24
SATAC Code 324261
2009 CSP TER 65.75
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. GPAs earned from non-award study within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are also considered.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 324261

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 70
IB 24
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Equivalent Scores
International TER 70
IB 24
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 70
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

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Study Plans

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

Year 1: 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
Year 2: Choose the following courses (24 units)
  • MDIA 2301 Media Policy and Media Law
  • MDIA 2302 Media Research Methods
  • MDIA 2303 Global Media: Policies and Practices
  • MDIA 2306 Media Theory
  • POLI 2108 Post Cold War International Relations
  • POLI 2118 Comparative Politics of Leadership
  • 2 x Advanced Level International specialised courses (see below)
Year 3: Choose the following courses (24 units)
  • MDIA 3310 Professional Practice
  • MDIA 3312 Media Democracies and E-Participation
  • MDIA 3313 Screens: Special topic
  • 1 x Level II or Level III Media elective (see list of electives below)
  • INTL 3100 International Studies Core Course (Capstone)
  • 3 x Advanced Level International Studies specialised courses (see list below)
Year 4: Choose the following courses (24 units)
  • 4 x Level II or Level III Media courses (see list of electives below) or Humanities and Social Sciences courses

  • 3 x Advanced Level International Studies electives
Media Electives & International Studies Specialised Courses

Media:

International Studies:

  • Incredible India
  • International Security
  • Governing Greater China
  • The Ethics of War and Peace
  • Understanding Modern Europe

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Work Placement

A very popular option for your third year is to take part in an internship in the arts, media, parliament or environment with over 50 industry partners. These include State Parliament and a range of public and business sector agencies, where you can use the knowledge from your university study in a practical work environment, building valuable networks and gaining experience that counts towards your degree program and prepares you for your future career.

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Further Information

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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
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