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)
COR109 Human Physiology
INT100 Human Anatomy
INT140 Concepts in Human Occupation
Language courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
IND110 Participation in Occupation
IND111 Science Research Methods
IND210 Introduction to Psychology A
IND211 Introduction to Psychology B
IND310 Public Health Foundations
IND311 Occupational Therapy Theory
ITL110 Therapeutic Skills
ITL111 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
ITL210 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
ITL211 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice
ITL310 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
ITL311 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
JPN110 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
JPN111 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
JPN210 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
JPN211 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
JPN310 Introduction to Human Development
JPN311 Functional Anatomy
Advanced courses (7)
INT250 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
JST202 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
PLUS select 5 advanced courses for the Politics and International Relations major chosen from:
IND212 Occupational Therapy Innovation
INT202 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)
INT230 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
INT235 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
INT245 Occupational Therapy Thesis
INT257 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
INT270 Communication and Thought
INT274 Foundations of Australian Law A
INT276 Foundations of Australian Law B
Major or Minor courses (8)
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)
Select 4 advanced level (200/300 coded) elective courses 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
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course
- 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)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- 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 Planning your study page to manage your progression
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)