Course Overview

About This Course

This is a broadly based, inter-disciplinary four-year double degree offering flexibility and choice within a wide range of offerings in the social sciences, as well as studies of International Relations and Asian Studies and an Asian language. This degree seeks to equip you with all the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that you will need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to advanced study. There is a core of 11 subjects offering an introduction to the humanities and a solid grounding in the social sciences. You can choose a major from the social sciences; a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a minor in an Asian language. The double degree provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social and international environment of the 21st century both in Australia and Asia.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

UAC code for Parramatta South campus: 724523
UAC code for Bankstown City campus: 724522
Lowest Selection Rank (LSR): 60
Domestic students must apply through UAC or relevant application pathway
Bonus Points and HSC True Reward schemes may apply

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The degree seeks to produce graduates with a broad, liberal education with the skills to mediate between Australia and the world in general and Asia in particular through political, economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic and strategic links. The degree equips graduates with interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge for entering the workforce or proceeding to advanced study, including careers in human services, criminal justice, disability care and support, urban planning, and roles engaging with government, business and society in relation to Australia's interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose from in the Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science?

You can choose from 9 majors: International Studies, Anthropology, Child and Community, Criminology, Disability Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development Studies, and Sociology. You also choose a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a minor in an Asian language.

How long does it take to complete this double degree?

The Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science is a four-year double degree available full time, and is also available part time.

Which campuses is this program offered at?

This program is offered at Parramatta South Campus (UAC code 724523) and Bankstown City Campus (UAC code 724522).

What is the minimum selection rank required to enter this program?

The Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) for this program is 60 at both the Parramatta South and Bankstown City campuses.

What will I study as part of the core curriculum in this double degree?

There is a core of 11 subjects offering an introduction to the humanities and a solid grounding in the social sciences. Students also undertake a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, a major from the social sciences, and a minor in an Asian language. Students are encouraged to undertake a sub-major in an Asian language in conjunction with the International Studies major.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Diplomat / Foreign Service OfficerPolicy Officer – Foreign Affairs and TradeInternational Development AdviserIntelligence AnalystPolitical Risk Analyst

Key Skills

Critical analysis of international political events and trendsResearch and synthesis of complex policy informationPersuasive written and oral communicationCross-cultural communication and negotiationUnderstanding of international law and treaties

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