Bachelor of International Studies
Why study the Bachelor of International Studies at UNE?
The Bachelor of International Studies is a three year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Students choose two from three majors to specialize in areas of their choice such as Global Politics and Peace; Societies (featuring sociology, development and religion); and Languages.
Language can be undertaken in the first year. If students elect to major in Languages they can do one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). Students who undertake the Languages major have the opportunity of transferring, after completion of 96 credit points, to the four-year Bachelor of International and Language Studies and studying abroad for a year. In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding. Please note that in-country experience is currently not available for those students undertaking Spanish but development of such a program is under investigation.
For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange semester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia.
There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing the Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of International and Language Studies. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student.
This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
To prepare students for further studies and/or employment in fields relating to international policy and advocacy which can include professions within government, inter-governmental and non-government organizations and the business sector such as the following: defence forces; environmental advocacy; human rights advocacy; immigration; intelligence agencies; international diplomacy; international commerce; journalism; non-government organizations; overseas development assistance; postgraduate studies & academia; public policy making and advice; and public relations.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BIntSt | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Students who have completed 96 credit points of the Bachelor of International Studies may apply for admission to the Bachelor of International and Language Studies. The Language Studies (four year) version of the course provides for and requires a full year's study at an overseas partner university. Admission is with the permission of the Course Coordinator and the Head of the School. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). |
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| Additional Requirements | Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of International Studies may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 18-24 cps |
| Listed Units | 24-30 cps |
| TWO Majors | 72 cps |
| Elective Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Global Politics and Peace
Languages
Societies
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including two majors shall be awarded the Bachelor of International Studies
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Arts on completion of 48 credit points. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements for the Bachelor of International Studies. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
To prepare students for further studies and/or employment in fields relating to international policy and advocacy, which can include professions within government, inter-governmental and non-government organisations, and the business sector.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop a knowledge of one or more cognate disciplines in their chosen majors.
Communication Skills
Students are expected to develop good communication skills in their written work. They will adopt a scholarly approach to research, presentation, writing and referencing. Assessment tasks foster these skills. Internal students hone verbal skills in class.
Global Perspectives
By definition international studies units emphasise a global perspective. In their reading, assessment and class or on-line interaction students learn about societies and accompanying values different from their own and about the way the international system operates.
Information Literacy
Units in international studies stress the acquisition of skills in research and analysis, which in turn depend on the collection and evaluation of information from a range of sources. As many units are topical an ability to use e-resources is essential.
Life-Long Learning
The main contribution to life-long learning is in developing skills in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition. Students are encouraged to critique values, policies and processes. This includes an ability to present arguments by developing ideas, seeking evidence, assessing alternatives and drawing independent conclusions. Students are encouraged to engage in a flexible and open-minded pursuit of knowledge.
Problem Solving
Many disciplines in this degree challenge students to apply their critical reasoning capacity to address real problems and dilemmas facing individuals, states, inter-governmental organisations and non-government actors. In doing so, students will compare, analyse and evaluate conflicting 'facts', arguments and perspectives.
Social Responsibility
International studies has an inherent ethical dimension as it concerns the politics of who decides who gets what on a global level. That is addressed in assessment tasks and in class or on-line discussion. After completing this unit students will be equipped to apply a spirit of enquiry, critique, ethics and analysis to daily life and current affairs.
Team Work
There is an opportunity for teamwork in interactive seminars and/or in online discussion.
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