Bachelor of International Studies

The Bachelor of International Studies offers nine majors: Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Indigenous Studies, Indonesian, International Relations, Middle East Studies, Politics and Policy Studies, and Spanish.

All students must complete at least 2 credit points of international experience, which can include a trimester of study at an overseas university exchange partner, an international internship (AIS330 or AIS331), an in-country language program (in Chinese, Indonesian, Arabic, or Spanish), an approved study abroad program or study tour (AIS203 or other), or an approved onshore internship with an international organisation (available for AIS330 only). Additionally, 2 credit points of consecutive language units other than an in-country language program can be taken to achieve one credit point of the international experience requirement.

To complete the Bachelor of International Studies, you must pass 24 credit points. This includes the DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period, 6 credit points of core units, 1 major (8 credit points), a minimum 2 credit points of approved international experience, and remaining credit points which may comprise an additional major, open elective units, a maximum of 8 credit points taken outside the Faculty of Arts and Education, a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1, and a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3.

Yes. With a double degree, you can combine an international studies degree with commerce or laws, allowing you to save time, reduce costs and unlock more career opportunities at the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.

The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR for this course is 55, which provides guaranteed admission at a lower ATAR for eligible students. The lowest selection rank at Burwood (Melbourne) is 64.40 (based on 2026 early and first round VTAC offers, including relevant adjustment factors), while the ATAR at Waterfront (Geelong) and Online locations is unpublished, meaning the course is available but the lowest selection rank of an applicant to which an offer was made is not available.