Overview
Learning Outcomes
Program Structure192 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 192 UOC as a standalone program.
- International Studies core (24 UOC)
- Regional Electives (12 UOC)
- Specialist Electives (12 UOC)
- Language Study core (24 UOC)
- A Minor (24 UOC)
- Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
- Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)
- Free Electives (24 UOC)
- General Education (12 UOC)
Specialisation Requirement
You must complete a 24 UOC minor.
NOTE 1: If you study in single mode you may use your free electives to convert an International Business minor to a major.
NOTE 2: 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 3: If you study in single mode and undertake a minor in International Business you will complete 12 UOC in Regional and 6 UOC Specialist rather than 24 UOC.
NOTE 4: Courses that form part of your minor may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.
NOTE 5: If you complete a minor 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 Courses
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Level 2 Core Courses
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Level 3 Core Courses
You must complete 6 UOC of the following courses:
Overseas Study Program
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.
Language Study Core Courses
Language Study Core Courses - Chinese
If you select Chinese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - French
If you select French for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - German
If you select German for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Greek
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 - Indonesian
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 - Italian
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 - Japanese
If you select Japanese for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Korean
If you select Korean for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Language Study Core Courses - Spanish
If you select Spanish for your Language Study Core, you must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Regional Electives - Asia
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 - Europe
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 Americas
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 Electives
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses:
Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives
You must complete 12 UOC of any courses offered by UNSW Arts and Social Sciences. Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) cannot be studied as Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives.
Free Electives
You must complete 24 UOC of the following courses.
General Education
You must complete 12 UOC of the following courses.
This requirement is met if you complete an external major or minor.
Indigenous Studies courses (ATSIxxxx) can be studied as General Education only if you are not completing a major or minor in Indigenous Studies.
Maturity Requirements
Specialisation Declaration
You must specify your minor (or major) at the time of enrolment into the program.
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Program Requirements
Professional Outcomes
Recognition of Achievement
Additional Information
Language Minor
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 Services for advice.
Program Fees
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