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Bachelor of International Studies

  • Learn about other cultures, languages and systems of government
  • Incorporate international business studies or studies in Indonesian, Italian or Japanese
  • Undertake a politics internship in the final year of study

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of International Studies
Award abbreviation: BIntStud
QTAC code: 011021
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR323
CRICOS code: 074096G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

The Bachelor of International Studies prepares you to work internationally and communicate across borders.

In this program you gain a contemporary and historical understanding of international politics with a focus on international relations and multilateral institutions. You consider Australia’s engagement in the political and international sphere both within Australia and in relation to countries and regions of strategic importance. The political, cultural and economic systems of other relevant countries and regions are also examined. You supplement your studies in politics and international relations with courses in international business, a language or comparative studies.

Majors

Politics and international relations

Career opportunities

Defence, intelligence, foreign affairs, foreign policy, international business, management and marketing, media, political advice, research, international tourism, teaching (with further study), interpreting/translating (with further study).

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of The Australian Institute of International Affairs.

Admission requirements

Please refer to the English language entry requirements.

Enquiries

Program Leader
Bronwyn Stevens
Tel: +61 7 5430 1288
Email: bstevens@usc.edu.au

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 14 required courses, including a minimum of 8 advanced level INT courses, a minor study area (4 courses) and 6 electives.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including core courses.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Students completing an International Business minor must use two elective courses to complete the two pre requisite introductory courses BUS101 and BUS105 .
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
COR110 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
INT100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
|INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Advanced courses

2 required advanced courses:
INT250 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST202 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

PLUS select 8 advanced courses from:
IND212 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT230 International Justice and Human Rights
INT235 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT245 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT257 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT270 Politics of the USA
INT274 International Security
INT276 Politics and the Media
INT2IP1 Politics and Security in East Asia
ENP236 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS211 Industry Project 1: International Studies
SCS235 Rural and Regional Sustainability

Minor courses

Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of International Studies Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1
Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Integrated Management B: Practical Application
COR110 Climate Change Project
COR111 Communication and Thought
Required courses (2)

INT100 Innovation, Creativity and EntrepreneurshipFINT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2
  • Six (6) required advanced level courses
  • Two (2) courses towards your minor study area
Required courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
INT250 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST202 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
PLUS select 4 required courses from:
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
IND212 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT230 International Justice and Human Rights
INT235 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT245 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT257 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT270 Politics of the USA
INT274 International Security
INT276 Politics and the Media
INT2IP1 Politics and Security in East Asia
ENP236 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS211 Industry Project 1: International Studies
SCS235 Rural and Regional Sustainability
Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:

Year 3
Required courses (4)

Select 4 required courses from:
IND212 Green Justice: Environment and Social IssuesFINT230 Social Justice, Welfare and the StateINT235 Indonesia: Society, Culture and PoliticsINT245 Making Public Policy in a Global EraINT257 International Relations: Theory and PracticeINT270 Politics of the USAINT274 International SecurityINT276 Politics and the MediaINT2IP1 Politics and Security in East AsiaENP236 Internship in Politics and Public PolicySCS211 Industry Project 1: International StudiesSCS235 Rural and Regional Sustainability

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area.

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288