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Bachelor of International Studies

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.

CRICOS code
074096G
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$9,900
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$59,400
Footnotes
  • 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 2024 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011021
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
AR323
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2016
  • What will I pay?
Total units
288

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 StudiesDevelopment StudiesIndonesianInternational BusinessItalianJapanese

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 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
INT100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
INT140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity

Language courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:

IND110 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
IND111 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
IND210 Talking History: Memory and the Past
IND211 Migrants' Lives in the World
IND310 Cultural Heritage
IND311 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
ITL110 Research Project in History and Australian Studies
ITL111 Historical Geographies
ITL210 Questioning History: Explorations in the Thinking and Practice of History
ITL211 History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
ITL310 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
ITL311 Communication and Thought
JPN110 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JPN111 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
JPN210 Indonesian A
JPN211 Indonesian B
JPN310 Indonesian C
JPN311 Indonesian D

Advanced courses (7)

INT250 Indonesian E
JST202 Indonesian F

PLUS select 5 advanced courses for the Politics and International Relations major chosen from:

IND212 Italian A
INT230 Italian B
INT235 Italian C
INT245 Italian D
INT257 Italian E
INT270 Italian F
INT274 Introductory Japanese 1
INT276 Introductory Japanese 2
INT2IP1 Intermediate Japanese 1

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 advanced level (200/300 coded) 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.

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

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 advanced level (200/300 coded) elective courses (please note that the number of electives may vary depending on the major or minor combination chosen)
  • 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.