QTAC Code: 011021
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-13 / Rank-72
Award Abbreviation: BA(IntSt)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English
CRICOS Code: 026643F

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses for 2005

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

2 required courses:
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

Advanced Courses

1 required course:
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
Plus - 9 advanced Politics and International Relations courses, 7 of which must begin with the INT prefix:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS250 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
ENP235 Regional Sustainability and the Ethics of Planning
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT235 The Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT255 The Politics of the Pacific Island Region
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT265 Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT270 Politics and the Media
INT274 The Politics and Security in East Asia
INT276 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the State

A Minor

EITHER:
A language minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following:
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
OR:
An International Business minor (4 courses):
IBS210 Principles of International Business
IBS220 Transnational Management
IBS310 International Marketing
IBS320 Export Management

Elective Courses

Choose 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (electives may be chosen from the Faculties of Business or Science if completing a language minor)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including Core Courses in the BA(IntSt).
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
4. A maximum of 6 Business or Science courses (72 units) can be included in the BA(IntSt).
5. If you choose a minor (4 courses) in International Business, the electives must be used to complete the relevant prerequisites required for advanced International Business courses.
6. If you choose a minor (4 courses) in International Business, elective courses can be used to complete an additional minor in a language.
7. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
8. Refer to the Academic Rules.
9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
10. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

Bruce Williams
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au