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

2009

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:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 65.45 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). 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 meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. 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. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324261 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
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?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,000
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
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: MDIA 2322 Radio Production A MDIA 3322 Radio Production B MDIA 2325 Video Production A MDIA 3325 Video Production B MDIA 2327 Multimedia Production A MDIA 3327 Multimedia Production B MDIA 3311 Media Industry Placement International Studies: Incredible India International Security Governing Greater China The Ethics of War and Peace Understanding Modern Europe