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Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts B.IST/B.A
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Double Degree

Program Outline

This double degree program provides you with a contemporary and historic understanding of international relationships from a political and social perspective. You will further your knowledge in your chosen field, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to your employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, you are able to complete both degrees in four years. For further information visit the individual program descriptions under Related Programs.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2008 CSP IB 24
SATAC Code 324241
2008 CSP TER 66.05
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Alternative entry pathways
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. GPAs earned from non-award study within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are also considered.
  • VET applicants
    You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
  • Special Entry applicants
    You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
  • Without formal qualifications?
    You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 324241

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

International TER 70
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Equivalent Scores
International TER 70
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 70
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $19,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Year 1: Choose the following courses (24 units)

  • POLI 1102 Introduction to International Politics (Semester Two)
  • POLI 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Semester One)
  • Two from:
    • ASIA 1103 Asia and the World (Semester Two)
    • HIST 1105 Europe, Empire & the World (Semester One)
    • HIST 1106 The 20th Century: A World in Turmoil (Semester Two)
  • 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 2 x Humanities and Social Sciences courses
Year 2: Choose the following Advanced Level courses (24 units)
  • Post-Cold War International Relations
  • Comparative Politics of Leadership
  • 2 x International Studies specialised courses (see list below)
  • 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 2 x Elective courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
Year 3: Choose the following Level III or Advanced Level courses (24 units)
  • 4 x International Studies courses including the capstone INST 3100
  • 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 2 x Level III or Advanced Level courses in Humanities & Social Sciences
Year 4: Choose the following Level III or Advanced Level courses (24 units)
  • 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • 6 x elective courses in Humanities and Social Sciences

International Studies Specialised Course List
  • Incredible India
  • Intelligence and Security after the Cold War
  • Governing Greater China
  • The Ethics of War and Peace
  • SA Parliamentary Internship

  • Major and Minor courses
  • International Studies courses 
  • Humanities and Social Sciences courses

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    Work Placement

    A very popular option for your third year is to take part in an internship in the arts, media, parliament or environment with over 50 industry partners. These include State Parliament and a range of public and business sector agencies, where you can use the knowledge from your university study in a practical work environment, building valuable networks and gaining experience that counts towards your degree program and prepares you for your future career.

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