International Studies
The Bachelor of International Studies is an innovative degree that satisfies a growing demand, in Australia and abroad, for graduates who are highly skilled, well informed and professionally equipped to meet the challenges of work in a rapidly changing global environment.
International Studies at UNSW
The UNSW Bachelor of International Studies is a rigorous four-year program in which students are required to specialise in one of seven major areas of study. The degree includes three years of study at UNSW and a one year Overseas Study Program at an approved partner university overseas, including Europe, Asia or the Americas.
The program examines the dynamics of global and regional change; explores key developments in international relations and international economics; evaluates the implications of globalisation; encourages acquisition of relevant languages; and discusses questions centred on nationalism, political sovereignty, social change, multiculturalism, and transnational interaction in an increasingly integrated world.
Students have the opportunity to complete specialised study of a major geopolitical region. This study is complemented by developing new or existing language skills.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates possess skills and experience in high demand in Australia and abroad and can be found in a wide range of stimulating and high-profile professions, including:
- International business
- Government agencies (including foreign affairs)
- Investment banks and other financial institutions
- NGOs and the UN
- Journalism and Media
- Tourism and Trade
- Economics
- Law
International Opportunities
Overseas Study Program (OSP)
International Studies students are required to complete a one-year OSP at an approved partner university in Europe, Asia or the Americas. The OSP provides invaluable experience of other cultures, languages and peoples - experience greatly valued by employers internationally. UNSW manages a large and active exchange program with over 180 different student exchange opportunities in 32 countries around the world.
See the list of UNSW exchange partners where you can take your OSP.
Program Information
UAC Code: 422009
UNSW Code: 3424
The Bachelor of International Studies is a four-year full-time degree program offered in the following area(s) of specialisation:
Asian Studies
Development Studies
European Studies
Globalisation Studies
International Business
International Relations
Chinese Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic Studies
Japanese Studies
Korean Studies
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Law
The combined BInSt/LLB can be taken over six years of full-time study including a twelve-month overseas study period. All candidates complete a core sequence of courses in International Studies, one of seven Program Plans, and an OSP at a UNSW approved partner university overseas, including Europe, Asia or the Americas.
Program Coordinator: Associate Professor Andrew Tan
Program Contact: Nikki Beaumont
Please check the rules of your program before enrolling in any courses listed. For program rules, please visit the UNSW Online Handbook.
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2012/3424.html
