Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of International Studies

Studying a double degree combination of Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of International Studies offers a vibrant and progressive approach to learning.

UOW connects hands-on studio production with critical reflection, and practice-based subjects with theoretical analysis in study areas including creative writing, music, theatre, performance, visual arts and design.

You will be encouraged to undertake work experience and internships in the cultural and creative industries to help prepare you for the global workplace.The Bachelor of Creative Arts prepares you to become part of the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.

International Studies is the analysis, appreciation and understanding of the diversity of the global community.

It examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries.In Australia, over 600,000 people create a living from working in film, television and radio as well as pod and webcasting;

writing and editing;

recording and performing;

advertising and marketing;

visual arts, design and architecture;

as well as in museums (art and science), galleries, theatres and arts organisations.

An understanding of the creative arts in tandem with International Studies has the potential to enable graduates to understand themselves as cultural diplomats, whether seeking to enhance socio-cultural cooperation, strengthen relationships, or promote national interests and international understanding.

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of International Studies, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of the following:

1. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (24 credit points);
2. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 96 credit points);
3. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of International Studies (24 credit points);
4. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of International Studies (48 credit points);
5. A minimum of a minor in a language other than English (students may elect to take a major in a language) (a minimum of 24 credit points);
6. If required elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216.
7. No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.
8. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts.

Majors

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Critically review national and international issues; 2 Apply appropriate skills to evaluate ideas, concepts and processes and apply to problems in a discipline; 3 Communicate effectively to a range of audiences.

Please refer to the Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.