Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

• Program Overview
• Career Outcomes
• Professional Membership
• Program Structure
• Program Requirements and Notes

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) program provides you with a contemporary and historical understanding of international politics. It examines many dimensions of other societies including their politics, cultures and economic systems.

The focus is on learning about cultures, languages and systems of government, and the complex relationships within the international arena.

As well as gaining a specific knowledge of international politics and business, graduates develop a range of skills relevant to many management, administration and research jobs in the public and private sectors. These include communication, policy and political analysis, research, strategic planning for management and marketing.

Career Outcomes

Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on minor and majors chosen, opportunities exist in:

• domestic and international media
• foreign affairs
• government
• international business
• international marketing
• international management
• interpreting/translating
• research
• teaching
• tourism

Professional Membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Program Structure

Core Courses

Code	Units	Title
2 required courses:
COR109	12	Communication and Thought
COR110	12	Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship*

Introductory Courses

Code	Units	Title
2 required courses:
INT100	12	International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT140	12	An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

Advanced Courses

Code	Units	Title
3 required courses:
INT245	12	The Politics of the Americas
INT250	12	Forces of Change in International Politics
INT255	12	Rim and Islands: The Politics of the Asia-Pacific Region
Plus - choose 7 courses from:
AUS211	12	Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS250	12	Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
ENP235	12	Sustainable Development
INT230	12	Government-Business Relations: Making Public Policy in Australia
INT235	12	The Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT256	12	Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT265	12	Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT270	12	Politics and the Media
INT276	12	Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCS210	12	Indigenous Australians and the State
SCS211	12	Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS235	12	Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the State
PLUS - choose 4 advanced language courses OR 4 advanced International Business courses:
EITHER: Choose 4 language courses from 1 of the following languages: Indonesian Italian Japanese OR: Complete 4 International Business courses from:
IBS210	12	Principles of International Business
IBS220	12	Transnational Management
IBS310	12	International Marketing
IBS320	12	Export Management
IBS321	12	International E-Business Marketing Strategy

Elective Courses

Choose 6 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including Core Courses in the BA(IntSt).

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 courses (72 units) can be included in the BA(IntSt).

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 languages.

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 the Academic Rules.

9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Subject to final approval.

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