Overview
Stand Alone Programs
Double Degree Structure288 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 288 UOC.
1. Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
2. Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
3. Law elective courses - 42 UOC
4. International Studies core - 24 UOC
5. Regional Electives - 12 UOC
6. Specialist Electives - 12 UOC
7. Language Study core - 24 UOC
8. A minor stream - 24 UOC
9. Overseas Study Program - 48 UOC
- 4788 - International Studies / Law
- 3447 - International Studies
- 4701 - Law
Specialisation Requirement3447 - International Studies
You must complete a 24 UOC minor.
NOTE 1: If you are undertaking the Asian Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in an Asian language. If you are undertaking the European Studies minor you must complete a sequence of 24 UOC in a European language.
NOTE 2: If you are enrolled in the International Studies/Law dual degree and undertaking a minor in International Business, you complete 18 UOC in regional and substantive electives rather than 24 UOC.
NOTE 3: If you are enrolled in the BInSt/LLB dual degree, you have the option of undertaking a major in International Business by completing three International Business approved electives (18 UOC or equivalent) as part of your Overseas Study Program (OSP).
NOTE 4: Courses that form part of your minor stream may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.
NOTE 5: If you complete a minor stream in a language you must complete that study in a Language other than that which you choose for the Language Study Core requirement.
Level 1 Core Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Level 2 Core Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Level 3 Core Courses3447 - International Studies
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Overseas Study Program3447 - International Studies
You must take 48 UOC of the following courses:
- EXCH8035 Individual Study Program (18 UOC)
- EXCH8034 Individual Study Program (12 UOC)
If you commence the Overseas Study Program in T1 you will enrol in EXCH8035 Individual Study Program (18 UOC) in T1 and T2 and EXCH8034 Individual Study Program (12 UOC) in T3.
You must undertake OSP during Year 3.
Core Courses4701 - Law
Students must take 96 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Chinese3447 - International Studies
If you select Chinese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - French3447 - International Studies
If you select French for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - German3447 - International Studies
If you select German for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Greek3447 - International Studies
If you select Greek for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
The following courses are taught at UNSW. Intermediate and Senior Italian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.
Language Study Core Courses - Indonesian3447 - International Studies
If you select Indonesian for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
The following courses are taught at UNSW. Introductory and Intermediate Indonesian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.
Language Study Core Courses - Italian3447 - International Studies
If you select Italian for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
The following courses are taught at UNSW. Intermediate and Senior Italian language courses are studied cross-institutionally at the University of Sydney.
Language Study Core Courses - Japanese3447 - International Studies
If you select Japanese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Korean3447 - International Studies
If you select Korean for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Spanish3447 - International Studies
If you select Spanish for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Regional Electives - Asia3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of Regional Electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on Asia you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Regional Electives - Europe3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of Regional Electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on Europe you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Regional Electives - The Americas3447 - International Studies
You must complete 12 UOC of Regional Electives consisting of one course that focuses on contemporary developments and one that focuses on historical trajectories in the region. If you wish to focus on The Americas you may take 12 UOC of the following courses:
Specialist Electives3447 - International Studies
NOTE: If you are enrolled in an International Studies/Media dual degree, you complete 12 UOC in Regional and 6 UOC Substantive rather than 24 UOC. The 6 UOC is then made available to meet the General Education requirement. If you complete a minor in International Business you are deemed to have met the General Education Requirement.
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Law Electives4701 - Law
Students must complete 42 UOC of Law Electives.
Note: With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the course teacher, undergraduate students may enrol in one or more Postgraduate courses, in a select list of approved Postgraduate Electives. Not more than half the students' total elective courses may be taken from the postgraduate offerings.
Law Theory Prescribed Electives4701 - Law
Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses3447 - International Studies
Maturity Requirements3447 - International Studies
Specialisation Declaration3447 - International Studies
You must specify your minor (or major) at the time of enrolment into the program.
Nura Gili Pre-Law Program4701 - Law
Additional Information
Completion of 24 uoc in Language Study courses will automatically confer a minor at the time of graduation.
Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre for advice.
Program Fees
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