Bachelor of International Studies

at University of New South Wales

Program structure
 

The Bachelor of International Studies consists of 24 courses and can be completed in four-years full-time.
 

The program includes:
 

• 4 International Studies core courses

• 4 Language courses

• 4 Regional and specialist electives

• 4 Courses from your minor

• 8 Electives/ general education courses

• Overseas study program
   

Study areas
 

• Minors
   

Full program structure
 

Each university year at UNSW has three terms and an optional summer study period.
 

Some courses need to be studied in your first and second year, so you’re prepared for courses that can only be studied in later years. You can study full-time or part-time. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.
 

Below is an example of what you could study in a standard four-year, full-time study plan for the Bachelor of International Studies.
 

First year
 

• 2 International Studies core courses

• 2 Language core courses

• 2 Courses from your minor

• 1 Regional elective

• 1 Free elective
   

Second year
 

• 1 International Studies core course

• 2 Language core courses

• 2 Courses from your minor

• 1 Prescribes faculty elective

• 2 Free electives
   

Third year
 

• Overseas study program
   

Fourth year
 

• 1 International Studies core course

• 1 Prescribed faculty elective

• 2 Specialist electives

• 1 Regional elective

• 3 General education/free electives
   

The program may vary slightly depending on which language you choose. 

Applicants will be assessed on a combination of higher school academic results, portfolio submission and an interview.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$41,225*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$174,360*

• International business consultant
• Government agencies, including Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• United Nations
• Non-governmental organisations
• Journalist
• Tourism and trade adviser