C10365v1 Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Journalism education at UTS is based on the principle that journalism exists as a public good to inform people based on their right to know.

This degree develops professional skills across all media and critically engages with the intellectual, ethical and political foundations of journalism in the context of disruptive technological development and its impact on journalism in the digital era.This degree combines a professional degree with immersion in another language and culture, enhancing professional training and career options.

The combined course seeks to augment the value of journalism by broadening awareness and understanding of another language and culture.This course is designed to meet the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a career in journalism.

Students gain a crucial understanding of the role that journalists play in creating a democratic public sphere, providing a forum for debate and giving voice to diverse communities.

The course equips students with advanced research, writing, reporting and analytical skills for online, audio, television, video, print and social media;

and knowledge of the intellectual, ethical and political foundations of journalism.Career options are also enhanced by an international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Students must complete 240 credit points, consisting of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48-credit-point second major (subject to application), 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives and a 96-credit-point country major choice. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete elective subjects.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students take part in relevant and applied journalism tasks throughout the Journalism major, and must undertake a professional internship with a media organisation.

Course completion requirements

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Course program

A typical course program is shown below for students commencing in Autumn session with the Germany major as the chosen international studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.

All students choose a second major stream when enrolling in their first session. This 16-credit-point stream consists of two major subjects from another major. Students can choose any second major (excluding Media Arts and Production) and, subject to meeting criteria, they can apply to continue with their chosen second major (the remaining 32 credit points, i.e. another four subjects).

Students who choose not to continue with their second major choice, or who do not meet the eligibility criteria, continue in their course by choosing 32 credit points of electives (i.e. four subjects).

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 5

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. Entry level to the various language and culture programs depends upon students' prior knowledge of the relevant language. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.