Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of International Studies
| Program Code: OBIL Program Level: Undergraduate Home Campus:
Offshore Program Length (in EFTSL):
3 |
Program director/s
- Dr Giancarlo Chiro (OBIL - International Studies)
Announcement
This program is available only to transnational students and is equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies).
Aim
The program will enable holders of two-year Associate Degrees in a range of specialisations from offshore universities and other approved providers, and those with a similar background of prior learning in terms of educational qualifications and professional experience, to upgrade their qualifications to degree level in the field of International Studies. The transnational program will develop in students current professional knowledge and analytical skills in applying cross-cultural, political and international relations concepts, and communication skills in one of the languages offered, which are needed for productive and socially responsible careers in a globalising and culturally diverse society.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, students are required to have completed an approved associate degree, diploma or advanced diploma from a recognised offshore university, polytechnic or other provider. Applicants must have achieved Band 6.0 on the IELTS test with a subscore of 6.0 in reading and writing, or equivalent.
Content/structure
The Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) consists of 108 units. Students entering with an Associate of Arts degree from the City University of Hong Kong will receive block credit of 72 units and to qualify for the award must complete 36 units. Students entering with other offshore sub-degree qualifications or prior learning may be eligible for up to 72 units of credit as determined by the program director. To qualify for the award students must successfully complete 18 units from the International Relations professional major and/or International Studies electives and 18 units from the list of language courses as set out in the program schedule below.
Honours
Students who attain a credit or higher average grade in the transnational Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) will be eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) offered at the Magill Campus of the University.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Major Courses (see Note 1) | |||
| POLI 1010 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 1014 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2011 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2020 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2022 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 3012 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 3011 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| International Studies Electives | |||
| POLI 2017 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2018 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| SOCU 1004 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2003 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| POLI 2024 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Language courses | |||
| LANG 3004 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3005 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 4012 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 4013 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3021 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3022 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3023 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3024 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3006 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3007 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3019 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 3020 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 1050 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 1051 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Notes
1. The following table outlines requirements for each of the five specialisations available to students:
|
Specialisation |
City U prerequisite |
International Studies courses * |
Specialisation courses |
|
Chinese |
Associate of Arts (Applied Chinese Studies) |
Introduction to International Relations Cross-Cultural Understanding Contemporary Northeast Asia Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Chinese Communication in Context Chinese Literary Trends and Traditions Representations of Chinese Culture and Society Issues in Chinese Language and Society |
|
Japanese |
Associate of Arts (Applied Japanese Studies) |
Introduction to International Relations Cross-Cultural Understanding Contemporary Northeast Asia Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Japanese 3A
|
|
Japanese and Chinese |
Associate of Arts (Bilingual Communication Studies) |
Introduction to International Relations Cross-Cultural Understanding Contemporary Northeast Asia Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Japanese 3A
Chinese Literary Trends and Traditions |
|
Chinese and English |
Associate of Arts (Bilingual Communication Studies) |
Introduction to International Relations Cross-Cultural Understanding Contemporary Northeast Asia Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Chinese Communication in Context Chinese Literary Trends and Traditions English 3A
|
|
Japanese and English |
Associate of Arts (Bilingual Communication Studies) |
Introduction to International Relations Cross-Cultural Understanding Contemporary Northeast Asia Contemporary Southeast Asia |
Japanese 3A
|
2. Graduates of the Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication may complete 9 units in each of their language specialisations.
3. Not all specialisations may be offered in every year. Information listing the available courses will be provided in program handbooks before the enrolment period in each year.