If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score: Total score 82 (Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
Your English language proficiency test must be no more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
This combined degree is designed for students who want to combine their interest and expertise in International Relations and Asian Studies with a good understanding of basic business issues, complemented by a high level of knowledge relevant to a specific business discipline.
This double degree program is designed for students who want to combine their interest and expertise in international studies with an Asian language and a high level of knowledge in one of eight specific Business majors.
Graduates will have a solid grounding in the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system.
Students will develop their capacity to appreciate the historical development of relations among nation states, and analyse contemporary political, economic, social and cultural issues such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration.
Students complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, a sub-major in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Japanese languages, and a key program in Marketing. When combined with a high level of knowledge from the specific business majors, you will be ready for the workplace of the future.
International Studies develops students’ capacity to appreciate the historical development of relations among nation states and to analyse contemporary political, commercial, diplomatic and strategic links and developments. The Business major prepares students for professional employment in the specialisation of their choice. Students complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies; a sub-major in Arabic, Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese or Immersion Language; and a Business major in one of: Applied Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing or Sport Management.
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a BA course advisor first.
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As an International Studies and Business graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (and other federal departments)
Overseas organisations
Trade and tourist organisations
Business and industry
Education and research
Non-government organisations
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
