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Bachelor of International Studies

University of Wollongong

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E

The Bachelor of International Studies examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries. Students will analyse national and global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. Students will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. Students who do particularly well in their Bachelor of International Studies degree should consider an Honours year. An Honours project enables exploration of a topic in much greater depth. For high-achieving and motivated students, the International Studies (Dean's Scholar) program provides an enriched educational experience and empowers students to analyse and appreciate the diversity of the global community.

Structure

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. An Honours program is an additional 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.

Subjects

  • Global Sustainable Development
  • International Relations

Standard entry requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS - ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS Guaranteed entry selection ranks Entry to this course can be gained with: Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) International Baccalaureate (IB) Interstate equivalent (such as the Victorian ENTER or Queensland OP) Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12. The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 72 or an IB of 25. This includes the effect of adjustment factors. The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) to the Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's Scholar) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 93 or an IB of 35. This includes the effect of adjustment factors. Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. These adjustments used to be called bonus points. ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES The University assumes students will have studied any 2 units of English. Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

Study pathways

If applicants can demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes for UOW subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, they may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

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