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Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of International Studies
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Communication

Program Code: MBJI

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 444171

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 92.80 (Internal)

Home Campus: Magill

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Dr Katharine Vadura (MBJI - International Studies)

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Aim

To develop in students current professional knowledge and analytical skills in journalism and in applying cross-cultural, political and international relations concepts, and communication skills in English and a foreign language.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for SACE; and
      Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at stage 2 level; and
      Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
      Obtained a competitive TER;

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the University Foundation Studies program.

English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

Content/structure

Students obtain two degrees in four years of full time study in this double degree program. The program prepares students for professional practice in Journalism while at the same time providing a deepening international awareness. Graduates will be equipped to practice as journalists in international and culturally diverse contexts. The program is made up of 2 foundation studies courses, an extended 54 unit professional major in Journalism (11 courses), a 36 unit professional major in International Relations (8 courses), 18 units of foreign language studies (4 courses), 18 units of International Studies electives (4 courses or an international exchange half year), a 4.5 unit elective studies and a 4.5 unit Indigenous Studies course.

Professional Recognition

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is the only national journalists' professional association in Australia. While journalists are not required to be formally accredited to practise, many Australian journalists are members of the MEAA. UniSA Journalism graduating students are eligible for a year's free membership of the Alliance, and the Alliance promotes links between the industry and Journalism students at a state and national level. Graduates may apply for membership, at an appropriate level, of the Australian Institute for International Affairs, the Australasian Political Studies Association, and the Royal Australian Institute of Public Administration.

Honours

A separate one year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program is available and may be undertaken by students who complete the International Studies professional major with a credit or higher grade point average.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 17,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
FIRST YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
Media, Writing and Rhetoric (Foundation course)
COMM 10154.50.125
Principles of Journalism (Journalism major 1) (see Note 2)
COMM 10224.50.125
Understanding World Politics (International Studies major 1)
POLI 10154.50.125
Language 1A (see Note 3)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
Media Contexts (Foundation course)
COMM 10594.50.125
Reporting for Print (Journalism major 2) (see Note 2)
COMM 10234.50.125
Global Societies (International Studies major 2)
POLI 10144.50.125
Language 1B (see Note 3)
 4.5 
SECOND YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
Principles of Broadcasting (Journalism major 3) (see Notes 2 and 6)
COMM 10194.50.125
Introduction to International Relations (International Studies major 3)
POLI 10104.50.125
Elective (see Note 5)
 4.5 
Language 2A (see Note 3)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
Journalism Ethics (Journalism major 4) (see Note 2)
COMM 10214.50.125
News Design for Print and Web (Journalism major 5) (see Note 2)
COMM 20384.50.125
Islam and World Politics (International Studies major 4)
POLI 20224.50.125
Language 2B (see Note 3)
 4.5 
THIRD YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
Media Law (Journalism major 6) (see Note 2)
COMM 20264.50.125
Journalism major option (see below)
 4.5 
World Order: Theoretical Interrogations (International Studies major 5)
POLI 20114.50.125
Globalisation and Regionalism (International Studies major 6)
POLI 20204.50.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
Journalism major option (see below)
 4.5 
Journalism major option (see below)
 4.5 
International Studies elective 1 (see Note 4)
 4.5 
International Studies elective 2 (see Note 4)
 4.5 
FOURTH YEAR   
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)   
COMM 20604.50.125
Journalism major option (see below)
 4.5 
International Studies elective 3 (see Note 4)
 4,5 
International Studies elective 4 (see Note 4)
 4.5 
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)   
Journalism Professional Practice (Journalism major 7 and 8) (see Note 2)
COMM 305390.250
Global Security and Sustainability (International Studies major 7)
POLI 30114.50.125
Contemporary International Political Economy (International Studies major 8)
POLI 30124.50.125
    
Journalism major options:   
COMM 30214.50.125
COMM 20194.50.125
COMM 20184.50.125
COMM 30524.50.125
COMM 20704.50.125
COMM 30404.50.125
COMM 30544.50.125
COMM 20394.50.125
COMM 10524.50.125

Notes

  1. In order to complete a Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) students must complete 2 foundation studies courses, a 54 unit professional major in Journalism (11 courses), a 36 unit professional major in International Relations (8 courses), 18 units of foreign language studies (4 courses), 18 units of International Studies electives (4 courses or an international exchange half year), a 4.5 unit elective and a 4.5 unit Indigenous Studies course.
  2. The journalism professional major is a sequence of related courses which comprises 54 units (or 11 courses including 3 selected from the Journalism major options). Students are required to complete Level 1 major courses before progressing to Level 2, and to complete Level 2 courses before progressing to Level 3, except with approval from Program Director. Students are advised to check course prerequisites and co-requisites prior to enrolment in courses.
  3. The Language courses are surrogates for a sequence of courses in a language which is chosen by students from one of the languages taught by academic staff of the University of South Australia (Arabic, French, Italian or Japanese - refer to individual entries in Majors and Minors) or from those available by cross-institutional cooperation (including Mandarin Chinese, German, Modern Greek, Indonesian, or Spanish) under arrangements approved by the Languages Coordinator. Overseas students from non-English speaking backgrounds may take 18 units of coursework in English as an Additional Language in place of 18 units in a language other than English.
  4. International Studies electives may be consolidated as an International Study Experience half year at a foreign university with which the University of South Australia has an international exchange agreement. If a student's international exchange program includes one or more Journalism courses or a Journalism work placement, the student shall complete an equivalent unit value of International Studies courses at the University of South Australia to maintain the overall balance in the double degree program. A Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience (POLI 3014) is an alternative half year international experience. If an international experience option is not taken, four International Studies electives shall be chosen from the International Studies Major.
  5. The elective may be chosen from any program offered by the University of South Australia, including Journalism. A list of electives is available at: Majors and Minors.
  6. All students, other than International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies, must complete the course COMM 2060 Communication, Culture & Indigenous Australians. Students not required to complete COMM 2060 Communication, Culture & Indigenous Australians must undertake an additional elective course.
  7. Students are not permitted to complete any other broadcast-focused courses without first completing COMM 1019 Principles of Broadcasting.
  8. Students who require foundation studies in computing may choose INFT 1003 Computers: Communication and Society as an elective in the first half of first year, with consequential adjustments to the sequence of other courses.
  9. The Program Director of the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) double degree will be the Program Director of the Bachelor of Journalism, in consultation with the Program Director of the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) for the International Studies component of the double degree program.
  10. In accordance with University policy on double degree programs, graduates of the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) double degree program will graduate with the School of Communication, and they will also be listed on the annual graduation list of the School of International Studies.
  11. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) double degree program may transfer to either the Bachelor of Journalism program or the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) program.


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