Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 2 core courses.
• Complete 2 required introductory (100 level) courses.
• Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) 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 courses, including core courses.
• 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 Student Administration.

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

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses (2)

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

Advanced courses (10)

2 required courses:
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights

PLUS select 8 courses from:
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT257 International Security
INT270 Politics and the Media
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
INT276 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
INT2IP1 Industry Project 1: International Studies
ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State

Minor courses (4)

Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:

• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• International Business
• Comparative 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

Study Plan

The Bachelor of International Studies Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1

Required courses (2)

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2

Required courses (6)

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:

• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• International Business
• Comparative Studies

Year 3

• Four (4) required advanced level courses
• Two (2) courses towards your minor study area
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (4)

Select 4 required courses from:

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area.

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288