Course

Bachelor of International Studies

Approved Abbreviation: BIntlSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1658.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 064562C

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2010 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2009 - 1658.1 Bachelor of International Studies

Director of Academic Program - Dr Di Dickenson

This course examines the relationship of nations, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It develops students’ capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration.

International Studies allows students to combine studies from a range of discipline areas, including Asian and Islamic Studies, cultural and social analysis, history, politics and philosophy, and modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). The course provides for one semester study abroad during three years of full-time study.

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time

Advanced standing

Students demonstrating successful completion of relevant studies at other tertiary institutions prior to enrolment may be granted advanced standing for those studies, in accordance with current University policy.

Admission

Assumed knowledge: two units of Band 4 HSC English Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent

UAI score of at least 90 required for scholarship for 1 semester of study abroad

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://uws.edu.au/international

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.

Students must complete the four Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units:

100958

Australia and the World

100846

Analytical Reading and Writing

100968

Texts and Traditions

100960

Contemporary Society

Students must also complete units in the following, as per the chosen course structure

Major

M1032

Asian Studies and International Relations

Sub-major

A sub-major in a language other than English (Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese or Spanish) must be undertaken in conjunction with the major.

Bankstown campus

Arabic

Chinese

Japanese

Italian

Spanish

Parramatta campus

SM1035

Chinese

SM1037

Japanese

B International Studies Summary Course Structure without Study Abroad Beginner’s Level of Language Skills

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

Level 1 Language unit

101442

Asia in the World

Spring session

BA Core unit

Level 1 Language unit

Elective

Year 2

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 2 Language unit

Elective

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 2 Language unit

Elective

Year 3

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Elective

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Elective

B International Studies Summary Course Structure Study Abroad semester option for students with Beginner’s Level of Language Skills

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

Level 1 Language unit

101442

Asia in the World

Spring session

BA Core unit

Level 1 Language unit

Elective

Year 2

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 2 Language unit

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 2 Language unit

Elective

Year 3

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Elective

Spring session

Study Abroad semester

B International Studies Summary Course Structure without Study Abroad Intermediate or Advanced Level of Language Skills

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

Level 2 Language unit

101442

Asia in the World

Spring session

BA Core unit

Elective

Year 2

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 2 Language unit

Elective

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 3 Language unit

Elective

Year 3

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 3 Language unit

Elective

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Elective

B International Studies Summary Course Structure with Year 2 Study Abroad semester option, for students with Intermediate or Advanced Level of Language Skills

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

Level 2 Language unit

101442

Asia in the World

Spring session

BA Core unit

Level 2 Language unit

Elective

Year 2

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 3 Language unit

Elective

Spring session

Study Abroad semester

Year 3

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Level 3 Language unit

Elective

Spring session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit

Elective

B International Studies Summary Course Structure with Year 3 Study Abroad semester option, for students with Intermediate or Advanced Level of Language Skills

Year 1

Autumn session

BA Core unit

Level 2 Language unit

101442

Asia in the World

Spring session

BA Core unit

Elective

Year 2

Autumn session

Level 2/3 ASIR unit