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Bachelor of International Studies

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.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
074096G
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$22,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$66,000
Footnotes
  • 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 2023 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011021
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 65
UniSC program code
AR323
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2018
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
24
Total units
288

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 StudiesDevelopment StudiesIndonesianInternational BusinessItalianJapanese

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) 36 units

COR109 Microbiology
INT100 Medical Microbiology
INT140 Pathophysiology

Language courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

IND110 Law and Ethics in Medicine
IND111 Human Skills for Medicine
IND210 Integrated Medical Science
IND211 Medical Biochemistry
IND310 Communication and Thought
IND311 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
ITL110 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
ITL111 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
ITL210 Indonesian A
ITL211 Indonesian B
ITL310 Indonesian C
ITL311 Indonesian D
JPN110 Indonesian E
JPN111 Indonesian F
JPN210 Italian A
JPN211 Italian B
JPN310 Italian C
JPN311 Italian D

Developing and Graduate courses (7) 84 units

INT250 Italian E
JST202 Italian F

PLUS select 5 developing and graduate courses (60 units) for the Politics and International Relations major chosen from:

IND212 Japanese A
INT202 Japanese B
INT230 Japanese C
INT235 Japanese D
INT245 Japanese E
INT257 Japanese F
INT270 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT274 International Justice and Human Rights
INT276 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics

Major or Minor courses (8) 96 units

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) 48 units

Select 4 developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) elective courses (48 units) 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

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • 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)
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)