Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
Award abbreviation: BA(IntStud)
QTAC code: 011021
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR321
CRICOS code: 026643F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Learn about other cultures, languages and systems of government
• Incorporate international business studies or studies in Indonesian, Italian or Japanese
• Undertake a politics internship in the final year of study

The Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) prepares you to work internationally and communicate across borders.

In this program you gain a contemporary and historical understanding of international politics with a focus on international relations and multilateral institutions. You consider Australia’s engagement in the political and international sphere both within Australia and in relation to countries and regions of strategic importance. The political, cultural and economic systems of other relevant countries and regions are also examined. You supplement your studies in politics and international relations with courses in international business, a language or comparative studies.

Majors

Politics and international relations

Career opportunities

Defence, intelligence, foreign affairs, foreign policy, international business, management and marketing, media, political advice, research, international tourism, teaching (with further study), interpreting/translating (with further study).

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of The Australian Institute of International Affairs.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
COR110 Science Research Methods
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
INT100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Advanced courses

2 required courses:
INT250 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST202 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

Plus select 8 advanced Politics and International Relations courses, 7 of which must begin with the INT prefix:
INT230 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT235 International Justice and Human Rights
INT245 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT256 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT257 Politics of the USA
INT270 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT274 International Security
INT276 Politics and the Media
INT2IP1 Politics and Security in East Asia
ENP236 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS211 Industry Project 1: International Studies
SCS235 Rural and Regional Sustainability

A minor

Either:
A language minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following:

• Indonesian
• Italian
Japanese

or:
an International Business minor (4 courses)

or:
a Comparative Studies minor (4 courses)

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (electives may be selected from the Faculties of Business or Science, Health and Education if completing a language minor)

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you 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 Bachelor of Arts (International Studies).
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, Health and Education courses (72 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies).
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 related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
9. Refer to explanation of terms.
10. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
11. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
12. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
13. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Bronwyn Stevens
Tel: +61 7 5430 1288
Email: bstevens@usc.edu.au

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