Bachelor of International Studies
University Of The Sunshine Coast
Program Overview
Help understand and navigate the many challenges facing contemporary world order by studying an interdisciplinary program covering studies in human rights, environmental politics, media and international security.
In this program you will:
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Learn the fundamentals of international institutions and global governance
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Understand international human rights, international security, and the politics of the Asia-Pacific
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Use your elective courses to specialise in a chosen area of interest
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Develop strong critical analytic and communication skills as you research and present arguments on international politics
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The opportunity to intern with government or NGOs
Sunshine Coast, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 24,400
IELTS: 6
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
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INT101 Introduction to International Relations: An Australian Perspective
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INT102 Global Environmental Politics
PLUS select 2 courses (24 units) from:
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GEO100 The Changing Planet
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HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
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SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
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JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
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INT245 Politics of the USA
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INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
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INT257 International Security
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INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
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INT335 International Relations Theory and Practice
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INT370 Politics and the Media
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INT300 Internship in Politics and Industry
PLUS select 4 courses (48 units) from:
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ENS204 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
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HIS240 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
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LAW410 Public International Law
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LAW412 International Human Rights Law
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SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice
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SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
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IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
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TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$24,400
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Foreign affairs
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Government
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International business
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International management
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International marketing
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Interpreting/translating
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Media
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Research
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Teaching
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Tourism