Overview
Learning Outcomes
Program Structure
Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
- International Studies core (24 UOC)
- Regional Electives (12 UOC)
- Specialist Electives (12 UOC)
- Language Study core (24 UOC)
- Specialisation Requirement, e.g. Minor (24 UOC)
- Overseas Study Program (48 UOC)
- Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)
- Free Electives (24 UOC)
- General Education (12 UOC)
Notes:
- If you study in single mode you may use your free electives to convert an International Business minor to a major.
- 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.
- 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.
- Courses that form part of your minor may not be double counted towards the Regional and Specialist components of the program.
- 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.
See the Arts & Social Sciences website for sample programs and more information.
Program Constraints
Information Rule
Maturity Rule
Enrolment Disclaimer
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Sample Programs
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Related Double Degree
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3475 - International Studies / Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3476 - International Studies / Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3477 - International Studies / Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3577 - International Studies / Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3582 - International Studies / Media (Communication and Journalism)
Professional Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Roles in the business sector, government agencies including Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, non-government organisations such as United Nations and development organisations, journalism and international media, tourism and trade.
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
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
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following: