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Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of International Studies

Bachelor of International Studies

  • ID:USC610046
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • be at least 18 years old when you start study

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)

  • Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3

English Requirement

Qualifications listed below, that are the equivalent to Australian Year 12, must be completed within the last five years.

Tests listed below must have been completed within the last two years.

  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest

  • TOEFL: Paper-based:Overall score of 550 with minimum essay score of 4

  • TOEFL: Internet-based:Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

  • Pearson Test of English: Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50

  • Language of Instruction English (LOI): Minimum 1 year full-time tertiary study, or 1 year full-time other post-secondary study, or 2 years full-time secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in last 5 years in one of the following countries:

            +Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America

           +Study completed in countries that don't appear in this list will be considered on a case by case basis.

  • CAE/CPE: Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill

  • ISLPR (IIAA accredited)- (previously ASLPR): 3 in all four skill areas

  • Global Assessment Certificate (GAC): Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3

  • USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2: Successful completion

  • USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3: Successful completion

 

Course Information

A mix of sociology, history, sustainability and law, this program is designed to help you navigate the contemporary world order, covering studies in international justice, human rights, global environmental politics, media, and international security.

You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the political, cultural, and economic systems of other countries, with a focus on the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. You’ll become familiar with international institutions and the structures of global governance, and examine the relationship between the media and politics. You can also choose to complete an internship in a political setting (such as with state and federal politicians, Amnesty International, local councils or community organisations), giving you practical experience and industry connections.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of public international law and international human rights law

  • Intern with politicians or social welfare organisations

  • Use your elective courses to specialise in a chosen area of interest

  • Develop strong communication skills as you research and present arguments on international politics

  • Have the opportunity to study overseas

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Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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