OVERVIEW
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About this course
This degree uniquely positions you to explore some of the world’s most pressing problems while preparing for a career with an international focus: in business, diplomacy, policy development, and for advocacy in a global civil society.
Who is it for?
Designed for students who don’t want to be constrained by geographic location in their careers. With more and more businesses operating across international boundaries, graduates who can speak a second language and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, are especially sought-after.
Career paths
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
- Community development program manager
- Diplomat
- Foreign aid worker
- Foreign correspondent
- Human rights advocate
- International business consultant
- Policy adviser
- Journalist
- Policy analyst
- Political advisor
- Trade negotiator
- Government relations manager
- Researcher
- News/documentary producer
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) is a degree that equips you with the skills to work in a global society.
You will complete a program in International and Global Studies and a language minor which will provide you the regional expertise and linguistic competence to work in organisations with an international scope, and communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries. You will also complete a second major (which can be an extension of your language minor) and compulsory exchange units.
Additionally, you will add breadth to your studies by taking units from the Open Learning Environment and any elective units from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool as needed to make up the requirements of the course.
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework OR Honours:
- Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
- Honours: Develop deep analytical skills and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Admission to the honours pathway is subject to meeting the specified WAM and additional entry requirements. Check with your faculty for details.
Why study with us?
Practical, hands-on career experience
Gain real-world experience through internships and work placements. Work with leading business, community and government organisations on interdisciplinary projects that will expand your networks and help you get job-ready. We have partnered with more than 60 organisations in Australia and internationally, including Adobe, IMB, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Subaru and Telstra.
Our graduates are consistently ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022).
Supercharge your degree
Combine a bachelor’s degree with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies and graduate with two degrees which will help set you apart when you enter the competitive job market. Extend your knowledge with advanced coursework and projects, develop specialist skills and pursue all your passions.
Follow your interests with 100+ study areas in the shared pool of majors and minors. Broaden your skills and acquire multidisciplinary expertise in a second field that sits outside your primary degree.
International study
We have the largest student exchange and study abroad program in Australia. We’ve partnered with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries to give you access to global opportunities that will broaden your horizons.
