Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Honours)

The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney

CRICOS Institution Code 00026A

Duration
52 weeks
Study Load
On-campus day; Full time and Part time (part time available for eligible applicants, excluding international student visa holders)
Intakes
Semester 1 (February) | Semester 2 (August)

Course Overview

About This Course

This course is an intensive program of advanced study with research at its centre. Students take seminar classes and research and write a substantial thesis on a topic they work out in collaboration with a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

The Greenway Building, Cnr Bridge and Macquarie Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
  • This course is only available to returning and current students who commenced a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences (Honours) degree in 2017 or prior.
  • Students need to have obtained results with an average of 70% or above in eight senior units of study (48 credit points) in the subject in which they wish to take honours.
  • Some departments and programs have additional prerequisites, including advanced senior units designed to prepare students for the challenges of fourth-year study.
  • Prospective students should consult with the department's Honours Coordinator as they plan what units to take during their undergraduate degree.
  • English language proficiency: A minimum IELTS result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band (for those required to demonstrate English language proficiency).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities
For some students, honours is the culmination of their formal education, an experience that extends their intellectual range, hones their abilities in research, analysis, and communication, and helps them develop the body of personal and professional skills needed to see a major project though to completion. For other students, honours is the first step on the path to careers as professional researchers and academics. Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including: Community development program manager, Diplomat, Foreign aid worker, Foreign correspondent, Human rights advocate, International business consultant, Policy adviser, Trade negotiator.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Honours)?

This course is only available to returning and current students who commenced a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences (Honours) degree in 2017 or prior, and who have obtained results with an average of 70% or above in eight senior units of study (48 credit points) in the subject in which they wish to take honours.

What subject areas are available for the Honours program?

The available subject areas include American Studies, Anthropology, Arabic Language and Cultures, Asian Studies, Criminology, European Studies, History, International Business, Political Economy, and Sociology.

Is part-time study available for this Honours degree?

Part-time study is available for eligible applicants; however, it is not available for international student visa holders.

What are the application closing dates for the Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Honours)?

The standard closing dates are 15 January of the commencing year for Semester 1 (February start) and 25 June of the commencing year for Semester 2 (August start). The University strongly encourages applicants to apply as early as possible, as offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited.

What career pathways does the Honours year lead to?

The Honours year is the Faculty's essential research training pathway to higher degrees by research in the humanities and social sciences. Graduates can be found in roles such as Community development program manager, Diplomat, Foreign aid worker, Foreign correspondent, Human rights advocate, International business consultant, Policy adviser, and Trade negotiator.

Application

How to Apply

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