This program examines the political, cultural and economic systems of relevant countries and regions.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
- 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.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
Majors
Politics and international relations
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
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced level (200/300 coded) 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 (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- 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 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 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
Introductory courses (4)
COR109 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
INT100 Foundations of Numeracy
INT140 English Language and Literacy
Select 1 course from:
HIS140 Individual Learner Needs
SCS140 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Advanced courses (10)
INT250 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
JST202 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
PLUS select 8 courses from:
(7 of the chosen courses must begin with an "INT" prefix)
IND212 Teaching Science in the Early Years
INT230 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
INT235 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
INT245 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
INT257 Assessing Learning
INT270 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
INT274 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
INT276 Teaching HASS in Primary School
INT2IP1 Teaching HPE in Primary School
ENP236 Teaching Reading and Writing
SCS211 Teaching Arts in Primary School
SCS235 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- International Business
- Comparative Studies
- Development 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