Let your voice be heard in a global future.
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) 36 units
COR109 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
INT100 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
INT140 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
Language courses (2) 24 units
Select 2 courses (24 units) from:
IND110 Community Development and Social Action
IND111 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
IND210 Working With Children, Youth and Families
IND211 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
IND310 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
IND311 Social Research
ITL110 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ITL111 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
ITL210 Working with Victims and Offenders
ITL211 Social Work Field Education 1
ITL310 Direct Practice 1
ITL311 Direct Practice 2
JPN110 Critical Social Policy Analysis
JPN111 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
JPN210 Social Work Field Education 2
JPN211 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
JPN310 Working with Victims and Offenders
JPN311 Economics for Business
Developing and Graduate courses (7) 84 units
INT250 Discovering Management
JST202 Marketing Essentials
PLUS select 5 developing and graduate courses (60 units) for the Politics and International Relations major chosen from:
IND212 Exploring Business Research
INT202 Accounting for Business
INT230 Information Systems in Organisations
INT235 Business Law
INT245 Consumer Behaviour
INT257 Services Marketing
INT270 Marketing Communication
INT274 Marketing for Social Change
INT276 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
Major or Minor courses (8) 96 units
Select 1 major or 2 minors from:
* Students commencing in Semester 2 and completing a major in Indonesian or Italian will need to complete In-Country studies or increase the duration to a minimum of 3.5 years.
^ Students undertaking the International Business minor are required to use elective courses from the School of Business to meet prerequisite requirements.
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (48 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law 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: Program structures are subject to change. 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:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)