Online Courses Handbook 2003

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 School 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. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

307139 v.1 Film and Television Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307140 v.1 Internet Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307141 v.1 Journalism Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307062 v.1 Librarianship and Corporate Information Management Double Degree Major 400.0

OR

307142 v.1 Media Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

307143 v.1 Asian Studies Double Degree Major 400.0

800.0