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www.unsw.edu.au | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | 59SEE ALSOBachelor of Commercemajor in Information Systemspage 37Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of InformationSystemspage 38International Studies andLanguagesBachelor of International StudiesProgram code 3424FacultyMin. yearsArts and Social Sciences4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entryEst. first year tuitionEst. fee to completeNoA$21,840Assumed Knowledge NoneOnline HandbookWebsiteA$99,280 (possible additionalcosts associated with overseasstudy placement – contact theFaculty for further details )www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3424.htmlhttp://ssis.arts.unsw.edu.auThe Bachelor of International Studies is a multidisciplinaryfour-year full-time program offeringspecialisations in:Asian StudiesDevelopment StudiesEuropean StudiesGlobalisation StudiesInternational BusinessLanguage StudiesInternational Studies examines the dynamicsof global and regional change; explores keydevelopments in international relations andinternational economics; evaluates the implicationsof globalisation; encourages acquisition of relevantlanguages; discusses questions centred onnationalism, political sovereignty, social change,multiculturalism, and interaction in an increasinglyintegrated world.Program Structure• a core sequence of courses in InternationalStudies• a choice of one area of specialisation from 6distinct and integrated programs of study• language study• a 12-month period of overseas study**Note: In order to proceed on the Overseas Study Program,which is a compulsory part of this program, studentsmust satisfy the academic requirements of the University’sInternational Exchange Program.Career OpportunitiesGraduates can be found in diverse professions withininternational business and law; government agenciesincluding foreign affairs; investment banks and otherfinancial institutions with international links; NGOs,journalism and media and tourism and trade.Combined ProgramBachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Lawspage 60Concurrent diploma ProgramDiploma in LanguagesProgram code 3417FacultyArts and Social SciencesMin. years 1 to 3 yearsUOC (per year/total) 42Semester 2 entry Yes, depending on proficiencyEst. first year tuition A$8,190Est. fee to complete A$22,950 (based on studies startingin 2010 and over three years ofconcurrent studies)Assumed Knowledge NoneOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3417.htmlWebsitehttp://languages.arts.unsw.edu.auThis Diploma enables students from any Faculty toundertake the study of a language concurrently withtheir main degree. Students study a major sequencein a language to obtain the diploma. Languagesavailable are: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian,Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Students who opt totake on the Diploma during their degree studies willrequire further time to complete, incurring additionalstudy fees for the diploma and costs associated withextending their student visa.SEE ALSOBachelor of Artsmajors in most modern language offered by theFaculty of Arts and Social Sciencespage 34Innovation ManagementConcurrent diploma ProgramDiploma in Innovation ManagementProgram code 3451FacultyScienceMin. years 1.5 to 3 years (part timeconcurrent with sciencedegree or combinedscience degree)UOC (total) 36Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition N/AEst. fee to complete A$22,740 (starting in 2010 andover three years of studies)Assumed Knowledge N/AOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3451.htmlWebsitewww.eis.unsw.edu.auThe Entrepreneurs in Science Program Applicationfor entry to the Diploma program is open to sciencestudents starting the second year of a science-baseddegree or combined science degree.The Diploma is directed towards empowering UNSWscience graduates with the entrepreneurial skills andeducation required to recognise, evaluate, develop,finance and exploit commercial opportunities arisingfrom research discoveries. Graduates equipped withthese skills will be more competitive for employmentprospects, whether in academic or industry basedresearch, administration or management.* Students starting an Engineering program in Semester 2may be required to complete summer sessions. Contact theFaculty of Engineering for further details.NOTEEstimated first year tuition is based on 2010 tuition fees.Total program costs are an indicative figure only. Indicativefees have been calculated on a percentage increase forevery year of the program. Fee increases are assessedannually and may exceed the indicative figures listedabove.Estimated fees to complete include tuition plus anestimate of other study-related costs of approx A$1,000per year.