This program examines the political, cultural and economic systems of relevant countries and regions.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
- 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.
Advanced courses include international justice and human rights, making public policy in a global era, and international security. There are opportunities to undertake an internship or work-integrated learning with politicians, political parties, non-government organisations, lobby groups, the public service and local government. Students also select a minor in international business, a language, comparative studies or development studies.
Majors
Politics and international relations
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
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced level (200/300 coded) 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 (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- 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 your Faculty.
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
Introductory courses (4)
COR109 Planning and Environmental Law
INT100 Participation and Conflict Resolution
INT140 Integrated Environmental Management
Select 1 course from:
HIS140 Microbiology
SCS140 Medical Microbiology
Advanced courses (10)
INT250 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
JST202 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PLUS select 8 courses from:
(7 of the chosen courses must begin with an "INT" prefix)
IND212 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
INT230 Environmental Health Risk Management
INT235 Environmental Health Practicum
INT245 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
INT257 Communication and Thought
INT270 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT274 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
INT276 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
INT2IP1 Introduction to Development Studies
ENP236 Forces of Change in International Politics
SCS211 International Justice and Human Rights
SCS235 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from one the following study areas:
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- International Business
- Comparative Studies
- Development 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