Bachelor of International and Language Studies
Why study the Bachelor of International and Language Studies at UNE?
The Bachelor of International and Language Studies is a four year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Students must major in Languages and then choose one of the following: Global Politics and Peace or Societies. Students can choose one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding.
For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange semester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia. There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing this course. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student. This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.
Career Opportunities
To prepare students for further studies and/or employment in fields relating to international policy and advocacy which can include professions within government, inter-governmental and non-government organisations and the business sector such as the following: defence forces; environmental advocacy; human rights advocacy; immigration; intelligence agencies; international diplomacy; international commerce; journalism; non-government organizations; overseas development assistance; postgraduate studies & academia; public policy making and advice; and public relations.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
Current and former students apply directly to UNE through the course co-ordinator
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Subject to meeting advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of International Studies on completion of 144 credit points (excluding OSLS units). Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of International Studies. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements. |
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| How to apply |
Current and former students apply directly to UNE through the course co-ordinator For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Admission to the Bachelor of International and Language Studies will be with the permission of the course coordinator and can be sought after 96 credit points (including at least 24 credit points in a single language) in the program for the Bachelor of International Studies have successfully been completed. |
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| Advanced Standing | No advanced standing is given for OSLS391 or OSLS392. |
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| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of International Studies or the Bachelor of International and Language Studies may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
Admission to the Bachelor of International and Language Studies will be with the permission of the course coordinator and can be sought after 96 credit points in the program for the Bachelor of International Studies have successfully been completed.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for the in-country residence units.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level comprising 144 credit points of the Bachelor of International Studies and 48 credit points of in-country residence units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 60-66 cps |
| Listed Units | 24-30 cps |
| ONE Mandatory Major | 36 cps |
| ONE Approved Major | 36 cps |
| Elective Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Mandatory Major
Approved Majors
Global Politics and Peace
Societies
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including the mandatory major and one approved major and 48 credit points of in-country residence units shall be awarded the Bachelor of International and Languages Studies.
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of International Studies on completion of 144 credit points (excluding OSLS units).
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of International and Language Studies. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
To prepare students for further studies and/or employment in fields relating to international policy and advocacy, which can include professions within government, inter-governmental and non-government organisations, and the business sector. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop a knowledge of one or more cognate disciplines in their chosen non-language major and advanced proficiency in their chosen language.
Communication Skills
Students are expected to develop good communication skills in their written work. They will adopt a scholarly approach to research, presentation, writing and referencing. Assessment tasks foster these skills. Internal students hone verbal skills in class.
Global Perspectives
By definition international studies units emphasise a global perspective. In their reading, assessment and class or on-line interaction students learn about societies and accompanying values different from their own and about the way the international system operates.
Information Literacy
Units in international studies stress the acquisition of skills in research and analysis, which in turn depend on the collection and evaluation of information from a range of sources. As many units are topical an ability to use e-resources is essential.
Life-Long Learning
The main contribution to life-long learning is in developing skills in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition. Students are encouraged to critique values, policies and processes. This includes an ability to present arguments by developing ideas, seeking evidence, assessing alternatives and drawing independent conclusions. Students are encouraged to engage in a flexible and open-minded pursuit of knowledge.
Problem Solving
Many disciplines in this degree challenge students to apply their critical reasoning capacity to address real problems and dilemmas facing individuals, states, inter-governmental organisations and non-government actors. In doing so, students will compare, analyse and evaluate conflicting 'facts', arguments and perspectives.
Social Responsibility
International studies has an inherent ethical dimension as it concerns the politics of who decides who gets what on a global level. That is addressed in assessment tasks and in class or on-line discussion. After completing this unit students will be equipped to apply a spirit of enquiry, critique, ethics and analysis to daily life and current affairs.
Team Work
There is an opportunity for teamwork in interactive seminars and/or in online discussion.
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