connect: international studies
You’ll have a truly international study experience with International Studies at the University of Wollongong. You’ll be supported throughout your degree, and encouraged to take advantage of our strong international relationships. Learn in a contemporary environment, and expand your horizons with one of our exchange partner Universities in the Americas, Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia. Your international life is waiting to be discovered.
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five reasons to choose international studies at UOW 1. Our International Outlook
4. Our Language Centre
When you choose UOW International Studies, you step onto a world stage with global opportunities. Our Bachelor of International Studies builds on our expertise in international relations, our involvement in issues of global development and sustainability, and our focus on global media and communications. UOW is an international university, drawing students and staff from around the world. We have global links and research partnerships with leading educational institutions throughout Asia, Europe and the USA.
The UOW Language Centre will provide you with a world-class learning experience, using the latest technologies in language teaching, and authentic and current linguistic and cultural information. Our language programs can be tailored specifically to prepare you with the skills to work both professionally and competently in a language other than English. Languages available include French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish and English Language and Linguistics (ELL). Each language course is grounded in the relevant society and culture, recognising that language doesn’t exist in isolation of the people who use it.
2. Our First Year Support We know that starting at university can be exciting and a little daunting. We want you to get the most out of your degree and enjoy your time at UOW. Our Peer-2Peer Mentoring program will keep you on track academically, as well as help you meet new friends, get to know our staff, and put you in touch with high performing students. Your mentors know what starting a degree is like, and can help you settle in and get the most out of the first weeks of session. We think it’s the best possible start to your Uni life.
3. Our Engaged Teaching Staff The academic staff who teach you aren’t just your teachers, they’re also engaged in their fields, writing books and articles, editing journals, speaking at conferences, holding positions on international forums and leading key industry research in their fields. This means our staff know what’s happening in the real world. They will equip you with examples and materials that are current and relevant, in an international landscape that is constantly changing. Our staff are passionate about what they do and will help you develop an inquisitive outlook on global issues and the impact they have on the workplace. See Learn From the Best over the page for profiles of some of our leading staff.
5. Our Global Study Opportunities As part of our global outlook, we’ll encourage you to take part in one of our international study opportunities. In fact, one of our strategic goals aims to ensure that we incorporate international perspectives in our student experience. You can choose to take part in an international exchange program, take on an internship or an in-country language program. With an extensive network of over 140 exchange partner Universities in the Americas, Europe, Scandinavia and Asia, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you.
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Learn from the best – Our Teaching Staff
DR SUSAN ENGEL
DR ROWENA WARD
DR TIM DIMUZIO
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Susan is an academic, author and lecturer in International Studies, development studies and the international political economy. She is the head of the Politics and International Studies program at UOW.
Rowena Ward is a researcher and lecturer in Japanese Studies and the Japanese language. She has an interest in how language can be used for a wide range of purposes including the creative and the political.
Before joining UOW, Susan worked in government, community and aid sectors and she continues to play an active role in issues of aid and development through volunteer and advocacy work. Since 2002, she has been a board member of indigo foundation; a small, not-forprofit organisation funding community development projects in developing countries.
Having lived in Japan as a high school student on a gap year exchange, Rowena decided to return as an undergraduate student and studied at Hiroshima University for a year. Before joining UOW, Rowena worked in both the private and public sectors in Australia as a researcher and education officer. She also worked as a Co-ordinator for International Relations in Okayama Prefecture on the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program. The opportunity to work in Japan allowed her to see Japan as an employee as well as a student.
Her research focusses on the international political economy, in particular development in Southeast Asia. She has written a book about the World Bank in Southeast Asia and is currently researching South-South Cooperation in the region. Susan coordinates a Model United Nations (UN) subject, a new experiential learning program where students learn the UN system, policy writing and negotiation skills, and address global challenges as model diplomats.
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Rowena’s research covers the internment and repatriation of Japanese civilians who lived in countries across Asia and the Pacific up until 1945. Rowena has also published on the use of gender in the language classroom.
Tim DiMuzio is an academic, author and lecturer in International Relations and the political economy. Before Tim came to UOW he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Excellence in Global Governance Research at the University of Helsinki. He has also taught at Oxford, York University, Trent University and the University of Western Ontario. Tim’s interests lie at the intersection between the history of market civilization, global capitalism and questions related to energy, the environment and global social reproduction. He also investigates war, racism and liberal forms of rule in the making of world order. He edits the “Review of Capital as Power”, a digital journal that aims to critically theorise, historicise and empirically research capital as power and capitalism as a conflictual mode of power.
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Bachelor of International Studies go.uow.edu.au/bistud ATAR
75/93 (DS)
Duration
3 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC
753121/753131 (DS)
CRICOS 064122E DS
Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/bistud-ds
The Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history in a range of countries and in their international and global dimensions. Students will develop a diverse skill set to facilitate analysis of national and global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. By combining core subjects with studies in a second language, and one of the specialty majors listed below, the degree will equip students with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language and the ability to analyse real case studies. All these skills equip graduates to work in a global oriented workplace including business, government, nongovernmental and international organisations. Core subjects are drawn from a variety of perspectives. They include: • • • • • • •
Introduction to International Studies Shaping the Twentieth Century Communication Across Cultures Advanced International Studies Human Security, Global Capitalism and the Environment Globalisation and Social Transformation International Studies in Practice
In addition, a language minor is selected from any one of these languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish. You can upgrade your minor to a major if you wish to further develop your proficiency in your chosen language. For more information about each language course, see the Bachelor of Arts (Languages) over the page.
MAJORS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS* International relations is a vibrant, growing and constantly evolving discipline designed for students interested in careers in foreign affairs and international organisation, or any organisation that has a focus beyond Australia’s borders. Students will do core subjects on how global politics works; how security is envisioned and conflict managed; and on the role of the state in the new millennium. They will partake in a model United Nations (UN), discussing ideas and brainstorming solutions to global challenges as model diplomats learning not just about the UN, but about negotiation skills and policy development. Students can choose from a range of electives covering issues from war and peace, to international law, and the global political economy. *Proposed major for 2015, subject to approval.
GLOBALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT* With 2.4 billion people on the planet living on less than US $2 a day, poverty and inequality remain two of the biggest challenges of our time. Equally, environmental change is a major concern that will impact human activity for the foreseeable future. Students undertaking this major will acquire knowledge of the key theories, approaches and practices for promoting human development in the post-World War II period. They will study the ethical debates about global challenges and explore the interaction between human and environmental security. In elective subjects, students can specialise in environmental issues from a range of different disciplinary perspectives or they can focus on issues of development from an economic perspective. * Proposed major for 2015, subject to approval.
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS BACHELOR OF ARTS - BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES The Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of International Studies allows you to combine the international focus of the Bachelor of International Studies with the more traditional majors offered in the Bachelor of Arts. A second language, for example, combined with a broad selection of subjects from the Humanities and Social Sciences would provide an excellent pathway if you are seeking to work in an international context. international studies
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BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE This double degree will provide graduates with a thorough understanding of research and methodology in International Studies and how these can provide analytical insights into postgraduate research and professional practice in an increasingly globalised world. These outcomes, aligned with the skills gained in a Commerce degree, will provide you with a competitive advantage in seeking employment in an international market.
BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE This double degree allows students to combine international studies, language studies and a focused education in economics and finance. You will graduate with a distinctive qualification tailored to your interests and relevant to an international job market. In both degrees you will be challenged to look at complex systems and see how they interrelate, and with thorough research and analysis develop meaningful insights into how and why the world works.
BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - BACHELOR OF LAWS Combining International Studies with the Bachelor of Laws allows students to recognise how law functions in different social, historical, political and economic texts. The program is for students interested in the analysis, appreciation and study of the diversity of the global community, and how this diversity might affect our systems of law.
Diploma in Languages
The Diploma in Languages is studied simultaneously with a UOW Bachelor degree. It can be combined with any Bachelor degree from any faculty at UOW to expand your qualification. It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that doesn’t offer many elective choices. You graduate with two qualifications. The Diploma in Languages can also be studied as a separate award so members of the community can study a language without having to enrol in a Bachelors Degree. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major study.
Bachelor of Arts (Languages) ATAR
75/93 (DS)
Duration
3 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC
753101/753105 (DS)
CRICOS 000612E DS
Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/barts-ds
The Languages program at UOW combines a core of language subjects supplemented by cultural and historical studies. Students who have studied a language previously or otherwise have some proficiency may be exempt from some introductory subjects. This program is a natural complement to UOW’s international student mobility program where students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester. Students studying other degrees, such as the sciences, engineering, law and commerce, can study a language for business and technical purposes in conjunction with their chosen discipline. Language programs can be tailored specifically so that graduates are equipped with the appropriate skills to work professionally and competently in a language other than English. Being bilingual or multilingual enhances employability prospects and opens up global career options.
FRENCH
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go.uow.edu.au/barts-fren French is one of the two working languages of the United Nations, and one of the two official languages of the International Olympic Committee. Students have the opportunity to work for organisations involved in international politics and welfare.
ITALIAN
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go.uow.edu.au/barts-ital Learning Italian helps students better understand the structure and the communicative resources of their own language. It provides the opportunity to recognise and respond personally to culture-specific information and changing cultural trends, providing students with the ability to identify differences between Italian culture and their own cultural heritage.
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JAPANESE
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Studying Japanese is a linguistic journey that provides an introduction to a fascinating modern culture. It specifically focuses on developing spoken and written language skills that can be used in real-world situations.
MANDARIN FOR NON-CHINESE BACKGROUND STUDENTS DS go.uow.edu.au/barts-nochar This course provides the necessary skills to compete in a burgeoning and highly competitive global workplace. Business relations with China have become critical to the world’s economy. Having the ability to comprehend normal spoken and written Mandarin will enhance graduate career opportunities. Students are encouraged to undertake a month’s study at a Chinese university.
MANDARIN FOR CHARACTER BACKGROUND STUDENTS DS go.uow.edu.au/barts-char This major teaches students the skills needed to gather, process and evaluate information on current socio-political topics and identify the differences between Chinese and other cultural heritages by analysing film, poetry and other cultural products to be able to mediate between these cultures sensitively. The Chinese (Mandarin) Character Background major is for students who already know Chinese characters, but who either speak a Chinese dialect such as Shanghainese, Cantonese or Taiwanese and do not speak Mandarin, or wish to improve their Mandarin skills.
SPANISH
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go.uow.edu.au/barts-span The Spanish major comprises language subjects and studies in the history and culture of the Hispanic world, including literature, music, film and art. On completion of the degree students will be able to converse, read and translate Spanish in all real contexts, including the contemporary Spanish work environment.
MICHAEL TYRENOU Bachelor of Media and Communications Masters in International Studies
Michael’s career has taken some exciting twists and turns that have taken him across the world to London. “I am lucky that my career has taken me across the globe and allowed me to learn so many exciting things. Before I graduated from my degree in 2010, I was lucky enough to get an internship at the United Nations Information Centre in Canberra. The office is the principal source of public information about the United Nations system in the Asia Pacific region. Following my time in Canberra, I worked across a range of policy issues including domestic violence, women in trades, and social housing and homelessness with the NSW Department of Family and Community Services. I’ve been able to focus more specifically on the influence of Australia’s strategic interests in our region through further study with the University College of London’s Master of Science in International Public Policy. I chose to study International Studies at UOW because it offered the balance of theory and practice l need. I still call upon the skills I learnt while studying, particularly the macroeconomic theory, policy writing and negotiation skills. My experiences have taught me something important: follow the path that you are passionate about and most interested in.”
how to apply To apply for the BIS degree you need to have that degree listed as a preference with the University Admission Centre (UAC). More information on this process can be found on the UAC website at uac.edu.au UOW also has special entry options for current Year 12 students. These include Early Admissions, Alternative Entry, Local and Regional Bonus Points and Points to UOW schemes. For more information contact UniAdvice: uniadvice@uow.edu.au
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ENQUIRIES +61 2 4221 3456 lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au lha.uow.edu.au GENERAL ENQUIRIES www.uow.edu.au/future Within Australia: 1300 367 869 International: +61 2 4221 3218 uniadvice@uow.edu.au facebook.com/uowfuture
The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2014); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of enquiry for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E