This Bachelor of International Studies recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students must select either 1 major or 2 minors from those listed below:
Major or minors
^ Students undertaking the International Business minor are required to use elective courses from the School of Business to meet pre-requisite requirements.
Please note:
- The number of electives may vary depending on the combinations of major or minors chosen
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| INT140 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics |
PLUS select 1 language course from either Indonesian, Italian or Japanese.
PLUS select 1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above.
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective |
PLUS select 1 language course from either Indonesian, Italian or Japanese.
PLUS select 2 courses towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above.
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND212 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics | |||
| INT245 Politics of the USA | |||
| INT270 Politics and the Media |
PLUS select 1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above.
PLUS select either from:
1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above,
OR select 1 advanced elective course (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST202 International Justice and Human Rights |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era | |||
| INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice | |||
| INT257 International Security |
PLUS select 1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above.
PLUS select either from:
1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above,
OR select 1 advanced elective course (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Semester 1
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT202 Industry Project 1: International Studies | |||
| INT245 Politics of the USA | |||
| INT276 Internship in Human Security and Politics | |||
| INT270 Politics and the Media |
PLUS select either from:
2 courses towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above,
OR select 1 course towards your chosen major or minors from the list above,
AND select 1 advanced elective course (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering),
OR select 2 advanced elective courses (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT202 Industry Project 1: International Studies | |||
| INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era | |||
| INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice | |||
| INT257 International Security | |||
| INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia | |||
| INT276 Internship in Human Security and Politics |
PLUS select 1 advanced elective course (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
PLUS select either from:
1 course towards your chosen major or minors from those listed above,
AND select 1 advanced elective course (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering),
OR select 2 advanced elective courses (200/300 coded) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).