University Of The Sunshine Coast
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:
Learn the fundamentals of international institutions and global governance
Understand international human rights, international security, and the politics of the Asia-Pacific
Use your elective courses to specialise in a chosen area of interest
Develop strong critical analytic and communication skills as you research and present arguments on international politics
The opportunity to intern with government or NGOs
Sunshine Coast, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 24,400
IELTS: 6
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
INT101 Introduction to International Relations: An Australian Perspective
INT102 Global Environmental Politics
PLUS select 2 courses (24 units) from:
GEO100 The Changing Planet
HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
INT257 International Security
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
INT335 International Relations Theory and Practice
INT370 Politics and the Media
INT300 Internship in Politics and Industry
PLUS select 4 courses (48 units) from:
ENS204 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
HIS240 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
LAW410 Public International Law
LAW412 International Human Rights Law
SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice
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
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$24,400
Foreign affairs
Government
International business
International management
International marketing
Interpreting/translating
Media
Research
Teaching
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