Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (126JA)
Award: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 362282
CRICOS Code: 069085J
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Jason Flanagan (Ph: +61 2 6201 5923)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Jason Flanagan (Ph: +61 2 6201 5923)
Introduction
This combined degree course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the academically related areas of Communication Studies and International Studies and, in particular, provides an opportunity to understand the ways in which international relations are affected by emerging global communication systems. The combined degree enables students to follow an international career in communication-related professions, either working in
The International Studies degree investigates the interplay of cultural, political and economic forces in the regional and global arena, and allows students to develop an understanding of intercultural communication. This is enhanced by a highly recommended international exchange semester.
The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies provides an advanced study of the history, theory and methods of Communication and Media Studies with a special focus on political communication. It explores the way in which societies have evolved in conjunction with advances in communication technology and addresses the way communications media have profoundly transformed the way we live. This course develops an informed and critical understanding of how the media operate, the way they shape meanings and values, and the difference they are making to the social, economic and political worlds in which we live. It provides an in-depth understanding of political communication processes from a national capital perspective. Special attention is payed to the development of high level oral and written communication skills as well as to an appreciation of the power of visual communication forms. The course offers opportunities for work-place learning through internships and provides an excellent introduction to communication and media research methods.
Learning outcomes are as indicated in the documentation for the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies with the addition of the learning outcome below:
- to provide in-depth understanding of the ways in which international relations are affected by the globalisation of communication.
Course Requirements
96 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (78 credit points):
International Studies components as follows (42 credit points):
- MJ0128 Major in International Studies (18 credit points)
- MN0132 Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice (12 credit points)
Required units as follows (12 credit points):
8668 Introduction to International Studies
8669 Introduction to International Development
8670 International Studies Field Research
8512 International Studies Internship
Communication and Media Studies components as follows (36 credit points):
- MJ0138 Major in Communication and Media Studies (18 credit points)
- MJ0127 Major in Political Communication (18 credit points)
(b) Restricted choice (3 credit points):
Foundation units (3 credit points)
Students will choose one unit from the list of Arts and Design Foundation units.
Further information on the Foundation Year can be found on the Foundation Year webpage.
http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/foundation-units
(c) Open electives (15 credit points) as follows:
Students will take electives from an area of their choice.
Students may wish to request enrolment in units 7555 Special Studies in Communication 1 and 7556 Special Studies in Communication 2 as elective units.
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 8668 Introduction to International Studies | 8169 Globalisation and Resistance |
| 8132 Influence, Belief and Argument | Foundation unit 8172 Creativity and Critique |
| 8128 Communication, History and Society | 8134 Understanding Media |
| Open elective | 8124 Democracy and Public Opinion |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 8510 Global Ethical Challenges | 8166 Anarchy and Order in International Relations |
| 8671 Cultures and Diversity | 8511 International History of the 20th Century |
| 8133 Media Industries and Audiences | 7003 Communication and Media Research |
| Open elective | Open elective |
| YEAR 3 * | |
| 8669 Introduction to International Development | 8513 International Human Rights |
| International Studies Major unit | International Studies Major unit |
| 7005 Political Communication | 8125 Elections, Campaigns and Lobbying |
| Open elective or | Open elective or |
| 7555 Special Studies in Communication 1 | 7556 Special Studies in Communication 2 |
| YEAR 4 * | |
| 8167 Global Peace and Conflict Studies | 8168 Global Social Movements |
| 8670 International Studies Field Research | 8512 International Studies Internship |
| 8127 Journalism and Political Process | 7544 International Political Communication |
| 7545 Risk, Crisis and Communication | 8131 Communication Technologies and Change |
* Depending on the course structure of the other degree, students will be advised which semester is most appropriate for students to go on exchange to a UC partner university overseas to further their studies.
Course Duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent.Maximum twenty semesters.