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 Rural and Regional Sustainability
COR110 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
COR111 Industry Project 1: International Studies

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses:
INT100 Communication and Thought
INT140 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Advanced courses (10)

2 required courses:
INT250 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
JST202 International Politics: An Australian Perspective

PLUS select 8 courses from:
INT230 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
INT235 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT245 International Justice and Human Rights
INT257 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT270 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT274 Politics of the USA
INT276 International Security
INT2IP1 Politics and the Media
ENP236 Politics and Security in East Asia
SCS211 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS235 Industry Project 1: International Studies

Minor courses (4)

Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:

• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• International Business
• Comparative Studies

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

Required courses (2)

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Elective courses (4)

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

Year 2

Required courses (6)

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:

• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• International Business
• Comparative Studies

Year 3

• Four (4) required advanced level courses
• Two (2) courses towards your minor study area
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (4)

Select 4 required courses from:

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