Fast facts

Course type:	Undergraduate degree
Course length (full-time equivalent):	3 years
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):	62.80
Location:	On campus

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

Combine with	Duration (full-time equivalent)
Bachelor of Business	4 years
Bachelor of Business (Business Economics)	4 years
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)	4 years
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)	4 years
Bachelor of Business (International Business)	4 years
Bachelor of Business (Management)	4 years
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)	4 years
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)	4 years
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)	4 years
Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability)	4 years
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice	5.5 years
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)	5.5 years

Refer to International studies combined degrees for further information. 

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

Domestic students		International students
Prerequisites:	None	Prerequisites:	None
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program) TAFE/VET qualifications higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.		English language requirements

Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points

LOTE Bonus Points are available to students who have studied an approved language other than English subject in Year 12. Applicants will receive a maximum of two bonus points for LOTE subjects, regardless of the number of LOTE subjects studied.  For further information refer to Languages other than English (LOTE) bonus points.

Applications

Domestic students		International students
SATAC code:	214221	CRICOS code:	020064G
Mid-year entry:	Yes	Mid-year entry:	Yes
Apply through:	SATAC Uniweb	Apply through:	International Office

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type	Domestic students	International students
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount	$5,648	N/A
Full fee paying	N/A	$18,800

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Further study options 

• A Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is available
• Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters of International Development

Publications

Domestic students		International students
International studies and languages (PDF 1MB)		eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus

Contact

School of International Studies
Phone: (08) 8201 2186.  Fax: (08) 8201 5111
Email: international.studies@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders