C09136v1 Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Award(s): Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (BComm)Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) (BIntSt(Hon))
CRICOS code: 106934F
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Notes
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is an exit-point for students who have completed the International Honours pathway within the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of International Studies (C10365).
In the fourth year of the combined degree, International Honours students spend an academic year studying in the local language at a university in the country of their major and also complete an honours level research project under the supervision of a relevant UTS academic.
Entry to the International Honours pathway is dependent on students maintaining a credit average (or higher) in both their International Studies and professional degree in their first three years of study, and on the availability of placements in particular majors.
Situated in the heart of Sydney, in close proximity to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) at UTS is a practice-based course, providing students with opportunities to engage with real reporting through UTS Central News and industry leaders like the ABC, The Guardian and more. Our Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) gives students a crucial understanding of the role journalists play in a democracy, with journalism providing a forum for public debate and giving voice to all communities. Through hands-on practice, students will also gain the skills in production, digital content creation, news reporting and analysis and writing required to excel in this diverse industry. Students can apply these skills in various media platforms, including online, audio, television, video, print and social media.
Career options
Graduates leave with access to many career options, including reporter, producer, editor, social media editor, sub-editor, feature and freelance journalist, investigative journalist, researcher, and print, broadcast and online media content producer. In areas related to journalism, graduates may wish to pursue roles such as media advisors, communication consultants, content producers, or work in government and non-government organisations in a communication role.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| Com.1.1 | Act in a professional manner appropriate to communication industries |
| Com.1.2 | Apply theoretically informed understandings of communication industries to independent and collaborative projects across a range of media |
| Com.2.1 | Employ appropriate research and inquiry skills to independently gather, organise and analyse information across diverse platforms |
| Com.2.2 | Act as reflexive critical thinkers and innovative creative practitioners who evaluate their own and others' work |
| Com.3.1 | Demonstrate a strong awareness, knowledge of, and sensitivity to, diversity, equity and global contexts |
| Com.4.1 | Apply knowledge of Indigenous issues in professional practices and engage responsibly in communicating with and about Indigenous people and communities |
| Com.5.1 | Analyse and act ethically in the personal, political and professional contexts of civil society |
| Com.6.1 | Exemplify effective and appropriate communication in different communication industry contexts |
| Com.6.2 | Utilise digital literacy and production skills across a range of media ? |
| INT.1.1 | Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Conduct a major independent applied research project using advanced theoretical and specialised knowledge into international aspects of contemporary societies and cultures. |
| INT.2.2 | Evaluate critically research findings and creatively use applied research methods to understand complex problems. |
| INT.3.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.4.1 | Acquire knowledge and skills of Indigenous Australian communication, engagement, research ethics and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across a professional context. |
| INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies. |
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design, Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production), Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), Bachelor of Animation Production Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a five-year, full time basis. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Course structure
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (144 credit points)
- Core subjects (24 credit points)
- Major subjects (48 credit points)
- Second Major or Electives (48 credit points)
- Electives (24 credit points)
International Studies (96 credit points)
- Intercultural Communication (8 credit points)
- International Research Methods (8 credit points)
- Contemporary Society subject (8 credit points)
- Language and Culture subjects (32 credit points)
- International Honours (40 credit points)
Overseas study
International Honours students spend a full year at a relevant partner university where they complete an honours level research project.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students take part in relevant and applied journalism tasks throughout the course, and must undertake a professional internship with a media organisation.
Course completion requirements
| STM91104 Communication core | 24cp | |
| MAJ09478 Journalism | 48cp | |
| CBK92062 Elective Choice | 24cp | |
| CBK92093 Second Major/ Electives | 48cp | |
| CBK92058 Country and Language choice (Honours) | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session and is undertaking the course with the German Language and Culture major, and the International Honours pathway.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54000 Citizenship and Communication | 8cp | |
| 52640 Media Law and Ethics | 6cp | |
| 52641 News Now | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92087 Stream choice | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 54001 Digital Literacies | 8cp | |
| 52642 Multimedia Features | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92087 Stream choice | 18cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52643 Sound Journalism | 6cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 52644 Visual Journalism | 6cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92081 Second Major Choice | 48cp | |
| CBK92066 Electives | 30cp | |
| Select 5 credit points from the following: | 5cp | |
| CBK92062 Elective Choice | 24cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54002 Communicating Difference | 8cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92081 Second Major Choice | 48cp | |
| CBK92066 Electives | 30cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92081 Second Major Choice | 48cp | |
| CBK92066 Electives | 30cp | |
| 52645 Digital Journalism Research | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| 971103 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 16cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 52646 Investigations, Data and Collaboration | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92081 Second Major Choice | 48cp | |
| CBK92066 Electives | 30cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92062 Elective Choice | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 52647 Professional Project | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92081 Second Major Choice | 48cp | |
| CBK92066 Electives | 30cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92062 Elective Choice | 24cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) may be awarded with first class honours, second class honours division 1, second class honours division 2, and Pass level.
The calculation of the Honours level is based upon the 48 credit points of study completed in the UTS subjects 999781 International Research Methods, In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1 and In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2, all completed while students are overseas on In-country Study.
Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible to apply for professional level membership of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
- Students are eligible for student membership of the MEAA and access to the MEAA, Women in Media and Walkley Foundation network which provides skill development programs.
- The course is recognised by the MEAA and the Australian Press Council.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
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