| Course title | Bachelor of International Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Study level | Undergraduate coursework |
| Credit points | 144 |
| CRICOS code | 115419F |
Take your first steps towards an international career with the Bachelor of International Studies. Prepare yourself to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world as you delve into the heart of global politics, history, culture, and language. You will be equipped with the interdisciplinary expertise required to understand and tackle issues in international scope and embrace subjects that cross both disciplinary and linguistic boundaries. This degree brings the theoretical rigour of international politics together with the contextual approaches of history, area studies, and language.
Picture yourself unravelling questions of conflict and justice, state and non-state actors, and the nature and operations of international institutions. Through captivating case studies spanning a wide range of regions and language communities, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the multifaceted nature of global affairs.
At the heart of the course is a commitment to fostering global citizenship and understanding. You will have the chance to engage with diverse perspectives, languages, and cultures, broadening your world view and preparing you to become a thoughtful and effective global leader.
The Bachelor of International Studies is a three-year (full-time) degree. You will complete a major in International Studies, available exclusively to students enrolled in this course, and either a second major or a minor in a related subject area from the humanities or social sciences. If your second major or minor is not a modern language, you will also complete studies in one or more languages. Finally, you will complete additional units of study of your choice (electives) as required to achieve the credit-point total for the degree.
For detailed information on degree rules and requirements, please refer to the course resolutions.
Cognate majors available in this course are listed under cognate majors.
Additional subject areas are available under Subject areas (Table A).
A summary of course requirements is included in the Bachelor of International Studies unit of study table (Table A).
The degree plan below is intended as a guide only but indicates the recommended sequence of units of study for a full-time student. Additional degree planning resources are also available.
| Year | Semester | Units of study | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | INTS1001 | Elective^ | Second major or minor |
Elective^ |
| 2 | INTS1002 | Elective^ | Second major or minor |
Elective^ | |
| 2 | 1 | INTS2001 | Elective^ | Second major or minor |
Elective^ or Dalyell |
| 2 | INTS2002 | INTS2003 | Second major or minor |
Elective^ or Dalyell | |
| 3 | 1 | INTS300x* | Elective^ | Second major or minor |
Second major or elective^ |
| 2 | INTS300x* | FASS3333 or FASS3999 | Second major or minor |
Second major or elective^ | |
* 3000-level selective unit in International Studies major
^ if the second major or minor is not a modern language, 24 credit points must be completed in designated ‘language’ (not ‘culture’ or ‘in-country experience’) units from the available language subject areas
A major consists of 48 credit points of structured study in a single subject area. A minor consists of 36 credit points of structured study in a single subject area.
In addition to the major in International Studies, students complete a major or minor in one of the following subject areas:
The Dalyell stream is a targeted stream for high achievers. Students who participate in the Dalyell stream are known as ‘Dalyell Scholars’ and have access to curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Dalyell Scholars are required to complete 12 credit points of Dalyell stream units. Dalyell stream units emphasise the development of vision, depth of understanding, adaptability, breadth of perspective, societal contribution and a high level of capability in operating across disciplinary and cultural boundaries. Dalyell Scholars may take Dalyell stream units offered by any faculty.
Additionally, with the permission of the Dalyell Program Director, students have access to enrichment and accelerated units of study that can be completed as electives.
Students may complete any additional units of study from Table S (shared pool), Table D (for students enrolled in the Dalyell stream), and/or Table O (maximum of 12 credit points) needed to achieve the credit-point total required for the degree.
If the second major or minor is not a modern language, 24 credit points of electives must be completed in designated ‘language’ (not ‘culture’ or ‘in-country experience’) units from the language subject areas available in the degree.
Honours is an optional, additional year of full-time undergraduate study following completion of the Bachelor of International Studies. It provides high-achieving students an opportunity to develop research skills in International Studies by undertaking advanced-level coursework and conducting a supervised but independent research project. The honours year adds greater depth to the Bachelor of International Studies and is a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.
Further information can be found on the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) page.
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