Overview

This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023. The Major in International Studies, offered exclusively within the Bachelor of Social Sciences, will provide you with a comprehensive, culturally informed, and contextualised understanding of our increasingly dynamic and diverse multilingual and multicultural world. We will equip you with a distinctive set … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving motivated by intellectual curiosity and an openness to diverse ideas and arguments.
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
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Display an informed appreciation and respect for cultural, linguistic, and social diversity, including a keen understanding of the complexity of multilingual international interaction and the ability to engage creatively with the multi-faceted dynamics of global change.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
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Critically reflect upon ethical principles and codes of conduct in order to contribute in socially responsible ways to diverse local and international communities.
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Locate, evaluate, and use information and information technologies effectively and to a professional standard.
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
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Demonstrate high-level skills in problem solving, research techniques, analysis and critical understanding of contextualised local, regional, national, and global issues.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Display intellectual adaptability and conceptual sophistication, informed by contextualised international knowledge and language skills.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
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Communicate effectively in diverse forms, including the ability to negotiate and promote contextualised understanding in a globalised and multilingual environment.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Be intellectually flexible and open to new ideas as an individual and as a member and leader of a team.
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Students enrolling into the International Studies major are strongly advised to take a language minor (36 UoC).

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