Bachelor of International Studies
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Overview
Be part of a global society. Learn a foreign language, immerse yourself in another culture and start a career without boundaries.
In this international studies degree you'll study a language and a culture such as Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Latin American. You will study the language, history and culture of your chosen country and will gain special skills in cross-cultural communication and global issues.
Key features
- Spend a semester overseas to experience your chosen culture first-hand. You'll also undertake work experience either nationally or internationally.
- Macquarie’s International studies degree offers the widest selection of tertiary languages in Australia.
- Introductory language units do not require any prior knowledge of the language.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300131
Suitable for
If you want to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, are interested in languages and want a career with an international outlook.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,720.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ASN101 | Asia in the Global Context | 3 | ||
| Required | EUL101 | Societies of Europe | 3 | ||
| Required | INTS100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | ||
| Required | one of | CHN157 | Contemporary China | ||
| INTS102 | China in World History | ||||
| JPS121 | Japan - Past and Present | 3 | |||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | INTS202 | Citizenship: Past, Present, Global | 3 | ||
| Required | two of | EUL202 | The European Union | ||
| INTS203 | International Studies Internship | ||||
| INTS204 | Latin American Histories | ||||
| INTS210 | Modern Chinese History | ||||
| JPS221 | Modern Japanese Society | 6 | |||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | INTS304 | C | Global Issues | 3 | |
| Required | INTS300 | International Studies In-Country Study | 12 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | one of | 18 cp from CHN units | |||
| 18 cp from CRO unit | |||||
| 18 cp from FRN units | |||||
| 18 cp from GMN units | |||||
| 18 cp from ITL units | |||||
| 18 cp from JPS units | |||||
| 18 cp from MGK units | |||||
| 18 cp from PLH units | |||||
| 18 cp from RSN units | |||||
| 18 cp from SPN units | 18 | ||||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 14 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this degree | 68 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- CHN157, JPS121 and JPS221 can not be counted as part of the 18cp at any level if already counted for the 100 or 200 level requirements.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are in a range of industries depending on the major area of study taken during the degree.
Many graduates pursue successful careers within international business and law, politics, translations, travel and tourism and journalism and the media.
Employers
Recent graduates from this degree are now employed in companies and organisations as diverse as:
- ANZ Bank
- AAP
- Equestrian Sport Coaches (NZ)
- AP Moller-Maersk Group
- UTS
- NAB
Profiles
Our Expertise
Gianluca Alimeni
Born and raised in Florence, Gianluca completed his secondary education in Australia after moving here in 1981.
He gained a first class BA Honours degree and an MA Honours by research at the University of Wollongong, where he worked until 2002. His main interests lie with the Italian Renaissance and the 13th-15th century Novellistica (short stories). He has also worked as a Research Assistant on an Australian Research Council funded project on Italian Novels Database from 1800 to today.
Most recently he has developed an interest for computer-assisted language teaching and is developing the WebCT component for Introductory Italian.
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