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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 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 2013: 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
  • Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
  • Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice

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

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 2 core courses.
  • Complete 2 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete 4 courses towards a minor study area (Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, International Business or Comparative Studies).
  • Complete 6 elective courses.
  • 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.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
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 Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses:
INT100
INT140

Advanced courses (10)

2 required courses:
INT250
JST202

PLUS select 8 courses from:
INT230
INT235
INT245
INT257
INT270
INT274
INT276 Paramedic Clinical Foundations
INT2IP1 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
ENP236 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCS211 Public Health Foundations
SCS235 Science Research Methods

Minor courses (4)

Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses, up to 6 electives may be 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
Two (2) required introductory (100 level) courses
  • Two (2) core courses:
    One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
  • Four (4) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
  • Required courses (2)
    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    INT100 Public Health Foundations
    INT140 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
    Core courses (2)

    Select 2 core courses from:

    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    COR109 Human Pathophysiology
    COR110 Paramedic Clinical Systems
    COR111 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
    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 (200/300 level) courses
    • Two (2) courses towards your minor study area
    • Required courses (6)
      CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
      INT250 Introduction to Behavioural Health
      JST202 Introduction to Pharmacology

      PLUS select 4 required courses from:
      CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
      INT230 Medical Emergencies
      INT245 Maternal and Child Health
      INT270 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
      SCS211 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
      IND212 Challenges to Mental Health
      INT235 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
      INT257 Clinical Leadership and Clinical Governance
      INT274 Substance Misuse and Toxicology
      INT276 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 4
      ENP236 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
      SCS235 Communication and Thought
      INT2IP1 Introductory Bioscience
      Minor courses (2)

      Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:

      Year 3
      Required courses (4)

      Select 4 required courses from:

      CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
      INT230 Human Physiology
      INT245 Human Anatomy
      INT270
      SCS211
      IND212
      INT235
      INT257
      INT274
      INT276
      ENP236
      SCS235
      INT2IP1
      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

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