The world is changing rapidly. A degree in international studies helps you examine the relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history across the globe. Gain an understanding of how the complex international system functions have evolved and how it is transforming.
Study one or more of three major options:
- Global sustainable development - investigates the practical and ethical issues surrounding development, human and environmental security, and the challenges of poverty and inequality.
- International relations - focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems and aims to study and solve some of the world's major problems such as war, inequality, and climate change.
- International history - helps students understand global issues from a historical perspective including what explains the rise and fall of powerful states and empires and what lessons can we learn from past conflicts and challenges that might prepare us better for the future?
See the course handbook for more information.
You will be able to take advantage of global opportunities including internships and the chance to study abroad as part of your degree, as well as undertaking a minor in either a language or international linguistics and literature.
You will also have the opportunity to complete an Integrated Master’s degree by combining the Bachelor of International Studies with the Master of International Relations as a four-year program. The Bachelor of International Studies offers an international relations extension minor which allows you access to some Master of International Relations subjects while completing your undergraduate degree, saving both time and money.
You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: