Let your voice be heard and play a role in Australia’s international relations.
Expand your knowledge with studies in international justice and human rights, public policy in a global era, and international security. Develop strong communication skills as you research and present arguments in international politics.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Expand your knowledge with studies in international justice and human rights, public policy in a global era, and international security. Develop strong communication skills as you research and present arguments in international politics.
You’ll increase your understanding of political, cultural and economic systems of other countries and regions. Choose to take an internship of 10-12 days in a political setting giving you practical experience and industry connections. Our students have previously interned with state and federal politicians, Amnesty International, local councils and community organisations.
Immerse yourself in another culture and travel overseas to study a semester in another country. Broaden your career options and choose a major or minor in Comparative Studies, Development Studies or International Business. Or, if learning a language speaks to you, take your pick of either Indonesian, Italian or Japanese.
Majors
Comparative Studies, Development Studies, Indonesian, International Business, Italian, Japanese
Career opportunities
Defence, intelligence, foreign affairs, foreign policy, international business, political advice, interpreting / translating (with further study).
Membership
The Australian Institute of International Affairs.
Program structure
Introductory courses (3)
COR109 Engineering Sustainable Design
INT100 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
INT140 Advanced Soil Mechanics
Language courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
IND110 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
IND111 Concrete Structures and Technology
IND210 Design of Water Supply Systems
IND211 Communication and Thought
IND310 Cell Biology
IND311 Chemistry
ITL110 Science Research Methods
ITL111 Introduction to Mathematics
ITL210 Mathematics Foundations
ITL211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ITL310 Human Physiology
ITL311 Human Anatomy
JPN110 Biodiversity and Ecology
JPN111 Physics
JPN210 Foundations of Sustainability
JPN211 Business Analytics
JPN310 Introduction to Economics
JPN311 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Advanced courses (7)
INT250 Introduction to Marketing
JST202 Accounting for Business
PLUS select 5 politics and international relations courses from:
IND212 Introduction to Informatics
INT230 Communication and Thought
INT235 Business Law and Ethics
INT245 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
INT257 Accounting Principles
INT270 Accounting for Business
INT274 Informatics for Financial Professionals
INT276 Introduction to Informatics
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Major or Minor courses (8)
Select 1 major (8 courses) or 2 minors (8 courses) from the following study areas:
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Please note that the number of electives may vary depending on the combinations of major or minors chosen.
^ Students undertaking the International Business minor are required to use elective courses from the School of Business to meet pre-requisite requirements.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 3 required introductory level (100 coded)
- Complete 2 required language courses from the list provided below
- Complete 7 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses
- Complete 1 major or 2 minors from the list provided below
- Complete 4 elective courses (please note that the number of electives may vary depending on the major or minor combination chosen)
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty
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 are strongly encouraged to undertake an approved overseas studies program such as the Study Overseas, Colombo Plan program or ACICIS 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.