Bachelor of International Studies
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 this program 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 and thoughtful and effective global leader.
Degree Structure and requirements
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of International Studies degree, candidates must complete 144 credit points in total, comprising of:
- a major (48 credit points) in International Studies;
- a minor (36 credit points) or second major (48 credit points) from Table A of the Bachelor of International Studies;
- If the minor or second major taken is not a language major or minor, 24 credit points of language units in language subject areas must be completed.
- For students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, a minimum of 12 credit points of Dalyell Stream units of study as specified in Table D must be completed.
- As required, elective units from Table S, or for students enrolled in the Dalyell stream, Table D, or a maximum of 12 credit points of units from Table O.
For more information on the program structure and content including unit of study information, please refer to the Arts and Social Sciences Handbook.
Dalyell stream
The Dalyell stream is a targeted stream for high achievers. Students who participate in the Dalyell stream are known as the ‘Dalyell Scholars’. As a Dalyell Scholar, students will have access to curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Dalyell Scholars must take 12 credit points of Dalyell stream units in addition to their degree requirements.
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 will have access to enrichment and accelerated units of study that can be competed as electives.
For further details regarding the Dalyell stream, please refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies Handbook.
Electives
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Studies can complete elective units of study from the subject areas listed in Table S (shared pool), or for students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, Table D, or a maximum of 12 credit points of units from Table O (Open Learning Environment).
The available units of study are listed in Table S, Table O, or for students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, Table D in the Interdisciplinary Studies handbook
