305673 v.2 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts

Double Degree in Asian Studies and Media and Information

Introduction

This double degree in Asian Studies and Media and Information combines studies in media and information with studies in an Asian language, culture and society. Graduates find careers in areas such as public relations, advertising, media management, library and information services, web publishing and broadcasting in multi-national companies, government departments and public institutions, especially in an international context.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Note

Entrants to the double degree are expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. A limited number of units are available in the external study mode. Most language units are available in the internal mode only.

Course Organisation

Students undertake the major in Asian Studies in combination with one major in Film and Television, Internet Studies, Journalism, Librarianship and Corporate Information, Media Studies or Multimedia Design. Students enrolled in the double degree programmay elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Relevant professional recognition is granted on the same basis as to graduates of the component single degrees.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.