Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

at University of Wollongong - Wollongong Campus Australia

International Relations is a developing and dynamic field that aims to study and solve some of the world's major problems such as war, inequality, climate change, poverty, hunger. A Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations) focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems, as well as appreciating the historical evolution of global politics. Many graduates progress to careers in global organisations and businesses that are focused beyond Australia's borders.

The Bachelor of International Studies examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries. You will analyse national and current global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. You will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour.

What you will study
You will undertake core subjects on global politics, international security, negotiation and conflict management, and on the role of the state in the new millennium. You will take part in a model United Nations and can choose from a range of electives covering issues from war and peace, to international law and the global political economy.

A double degree in Creative Arts and Journalism teaches you how to create engaging content, to work with a diversity of materials and processes, and to evaluate key issues in contemporary society. By refining your critical thinking skills, you will be able to investigate and present material to a range of audiences or clients in a persuasive, timely and engaging way.

In Australia, over 600,000 people create a living from working in film, television and radio as well as pod and webcasting; writing and editing; recording and performing; advertising and marketing; visual arts, design and architecture; as well as in museums, galleries, theatres and arts organisations. The opportunities to develop creative and practical skills in the Bachelor of Creative Arts is complemented by the acquisition of professional skills in multimedia content production. You will learn to research, produce and present entertaining and timely stories through video, audio, print and digital technologies including podcasting and webcasting, working both independently and collaboratively.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Creative Arts involves the study of theory and practice-based work in the following major study areas: Creative Writing, Music (including Music Technology), Theatre, Visual Arts or Visual Arts and Design.

The Master of Project Management explores how efficient management can provide organizations with an improved ability to plan, implement and control their business activities. This master’s course provides comprehensive project management skills and capabilities on the full project lifecycle; from project initiation, planning, execution to project closing, and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered within business organizations. The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organizations to look for skilled project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses.

Applied Mathematics is the basis for successful decision-making and problem solving independent of sector or industry; it can provide new insights into nature, technology and business and create a pathway for innovative solutions. Applied mathematics underpins a wide range of scientific and commercial enterprises, providing extensive career options. Just about every industry depends at some point on handling and interpreting data, and on predicting and modelling outcomes. Mathematical results drive policy and innovation.

This Degree
The Bachelor of Mathematics degree teaches highly transferable skills in problem solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. The degree is flexible, so you can take up to one quarter of your subjects from other disciplines to expand your career options.

Other opportunities include scholarships from corporate partners, summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, access to programs offered by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room.

What you will study
The Applied Mathematics major gives you quantitative skills that are in demand across all industries and serves as an initial preparation for employment as a professional mathematician. You will study subjects in applied mathematics and in pure mathematics and statistics.

You will learn problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills that are in demand across all government and private sectors.

Combine your interest in sport and coaching with a major or minor of your choice, and stand out from the crowd. The Bachelor of Sport identifies and explores key aspects of sport and the role it plays in the community.

What you will study
Foundation studies in movement and disciplines associated with sport and coaching are commenced, and elective studies begun. Year 2 will focus on content and pedagogy associated with educating and coaching in a sporting context. Studies in minors will continue, while job seeking skills and employment opportunities are developed. Specific content and pedagogical understanding continue in the final year of study, whilst elective minors are completed. A workplace or research project will provide the capstone experience. Graduates will also have options to pursue accredited postgraduate study in Education, and professional programs in Sport or other professions to align with their evolving career objectives.

This degree
It aims to equip students with the work ready skills and knowledge to engage with a range of sporting environments, including coaching, game development, management and operations and program delivery.

Every major company in the world now relies on networks to survive. Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and applications to achieve greater strategic advantage through, for example, the use of social media and cloud computing. Whether it’s a multinational company with offices throughout the world or a small start-up business, IT networks provide the means by which people can stay connected with each other and the latest information.

Network managers ensure networks operate reliably, so that their performance is appropriate to the organisation’s needs, as well as being made secure from external threats.

By studying network design and management you will develop the skills necessary to build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive global market.

This degree
The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including:

• Database management
• Programming
• Information systems analysis and design
• Communications and networks
• Security
• Project management
• Web-based technology
• Professional practice in IT

You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, human–computer interaction, and project management. You’ll also complete a final-year capstone team project.

You can also choose to study a double degree with Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts or Business. These programs of study will provide you with a broad experience of technology using various industry products such as Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, SAP and Cisco.

What you will study
The Network Design and Management subjects in this course will provide you with an understanding of requirements gathering, requirements analysis and the development of logical design to physical application. You'll learn how architectures provide the framework for addressing and routing, performance characteristics, security and network management.

The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation combined with the Bachelor of Creative Arts is an exciting and unique double degree combination. It will take you on a unique philosophical adventure through which you will engage with a carefully curated selection of some of the greatest intellectual and artistic masterpieces ever produced. It will also allow you to express and develop your own creativity in one of the disciplines of creative writing, music, visual arts or visual arts and design.

What you will study

You will philosophically reflect on questions about art, literature, science and religion while also investigating such topics as the nature of selfhood, truth, reason and wisdom. You will discover how great ideas and art can shape us - our understanding of ourselves and the world - and how ideas can make a difference for good or ill. By studying the double degree your studies will be enhanced while learning the theory and history behind contemporary creative arts.

You will develop informed and reasoned views about significant contemporary concerns, such as the nature of aesthetics, benefiting from your acquired knowledge of the history of ideas. You will become acquainted with diverging perspectives from within various Western traditions of thought and art as well as under-represented voices and perspectives from outside of those traditions.

Critical examination of topics in ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of religion, and political philosophy will underpin your studies while you spend time in the studio refining your technique and carving out your own creative niche.

In addition to studying the core subjects in the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation (96 credit points) and the Bachelor of Creative Arts (24 credit points), students studying this combination will also complete a major within each degree.

A Bachelor of Communication and Media - Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.

Combining Law with a Bachelor of Communication and Media will prepare you to engage with a global media culture within a legal context. It has an international focus and places strong emphasis on research skills, while introducing students to ways in which new media shapes our everyday lives. We look at the ethical and legal considerations of emerging media within the workplace as well as our local, national and international communities.

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.

We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.

This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Communication and Media - Bachelor of Laws covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects through an international exchange program.

You will also study a major from the following areas:

• Digital and Social Media
• Journalism
• Marketing, Communication and Advertising
• Visual Communication Design
• Screen Media Production

Medicinal Chemistry covers all elements of the development of new medicines for human use, including the isolation of new medicinal agents from natural sources, the design and synthesis of new drugs, and understanding the cause of diseases at the molecular level. Medicinal chemists design and synthesise new medicinal and pharmacological agents, monitor guidelines for testing drugs and analyse drug regulatory affairs, assess patent applications for new drugs, and teach in tertiary institutions.

The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) provides excellent training in the modern techniques of chemical science applied to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic agents. During the fourth (Honours) year of this degree, you will undertake a substantial piece of independent research in Medicinal Chemistry, under the supervision of a leading researcher, together with other course work. On completion you will be ready for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies (health, agriculture, food and drug administration), or research organisations.

Studying arts and physics will teach you an understanding of the world, ourselves and the universe in which we live, following an approach based on evidence. You will also learn foundational knowledge in many traditional areas of study including history, literature, languages and philosophy and the disciplines of social sciences: cultural studies, sociology and politics.

The Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Arts combines the practical, numeracy and computer skills of science with the critical and creative thinking skills and effective communication and problem solving skills learned from studying the arts and humanities. It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with all of which are required for high achievement in a range careers.

This degree
You will choose one major in the Bachelor of Arts degree: Archaeology and Ancient History, English Literatures, Environmental Humanities, French, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mandarin (Non-Chinese Background Students), Mandarin (Character Background Students), Philosophy, Photography, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Spanish, Creative Writing, or Writing and English Literatures, as well as a minor from the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.