Fast facts
Course type: Undergraduate degree
Course length: 3 years
Location: On campus
2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 61.35
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 70.00
TAFElink: Certificate 4 or above
Bonus points: LOTE, SEAS, RISAS
International students: Entry and English requirements
Course overview
The Bachelor of International Studies is a specialist program developed to give you a broad understanding of:
- the political, social, economic and cultural relationships within the international system
- foreign policy, diplomacy and other modes of interaction between the countries of the world
- Australia's place within the Asia-Pacific region and the world
- the significance of foreign societies, cultures and systems of government
- the international movement of people as immigrants, refugees, workers, students, tourists and investors
- the role of international organisations
- the globalisation of the world economy
- the security challenges of today and tomorrow.
The course is extremely flexible, combining a series of core topics in International Relations with 2 major sequences of your choice, including Asian Studies, American Studies, Development Studies, International Relations and Security Studies.
It also provides internship and international exchange opportunities.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
Majors
- American Studies
- Asian Studies
- Development Studies
- French
- History
- Indonesian
- International Relations
- Italian
- Modern Greek
- Political Studies
- Security Studies
- Spanish
What is International Studies?
International Studies is the contemporary and historical understanding of global societies, cultures, languages and systems of government and of the complex relationships between them that shape the world we live in.
Why study International Studies at Flinders?
- The Bachelor of International Studies is offered through the School of International Studies and draws on a broad range of recognised expertise at Flinders. The Flinders Asia Centre and Centre for Development Studies are dedicated research and teaching centres and our American Studies program - the only one offered in South Australia - is one of the best in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Our staff specialise in a range of domestic and international policy areas including the environment, security studies, immigration, political economy, indigenous affairs, foreign affairs, urban development, welfare and education policy.
- We have particular strengths in international relations and in comparative government and politics - the study of the political institutions, political behaviour, political sociology, and political economy in different societies, countries and regions.
- Our combined expertise contributes to the work of Flinders International Asia Pacific Institute, one of the University's flagship institutes. This multi-disciplinary group examines issues that impact on security and wellbeing in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. It offers research and consulting expertise across a range of contemporary and future trans-national policy, security and risk issues and is developing marketable applications of its research, appropriate to the needs of industry, government and communities.
Combined degree options
You can combine this course with the following:
- Bachelor of Business l 4 years l SATAC code: 214762
- Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224382
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224392
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224402
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224412
- Bachelor of Business (Management) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224362
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224372
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224472
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224502
- Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) l 4 years l SATAC code: 224522
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 224302
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of International Studies degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Prerequisities: None
Domestic students: You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications, adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program), TAFE/VET qualification, higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.
International students: Entry and English requirements
Applications and annual fees
| Domestic students | |
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| SATAC code: | 214221 |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC Uniweb |
| Annual fees: | Place type: Commonwealth-supported $5,933 |
| International students | |
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| CRICOS code: | 020064G |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
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Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Further study options
- Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters of International Development
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts (International Relations)
Course brochures
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International Studies, Tourism and Languages (PDF 1MB) |
| International students |
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| eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
