Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics B.IS/B.Ec

2009

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 about these double degrees please see the individual program descriptions under Related Programs, below.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of International Studies
• Bachelor of Economics 

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

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
Enquiries	Student Centre

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).

Prerequisites

Students who have not undertaken year 12 Maths or equivalent must undertake Mathematics for Economists concurrently with Principles of Microeconomics in their first semester. Students who have completed year 12 Maths or equivalent are ineligible to undertake Mathematics for Economists and need to substitute an Economics elective.

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

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

Study Plans

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

Level I
Semester I ECON 1004 Principles of Microeconomics I ECON 1005 Mathematics for Economists I (or Elective Level I) POLI 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics HIST 1105 Europe, Empire and the World 1492-1914 Semester II ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I ECON 1008 Business Data Analysis I POLI 1102 Introduction to International Politics ASIA 1103 Asia and the World or HIST 1106 The Twentieth Century: A World in Turmoil
Level II
Semester I POLI 2108 Post-Cold War international Relations POLI 2118 Comparative Politics of Leadership 2 x Economics course Semester II 2 x International Studies courses from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses
Level III
Semester I  2 x International Studies courses from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses Semester II INST 3100 International Studies Core Course International Studies course from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses
Level IV
Semester 1 2 x Economics courses 2 x Humanities and Social Science courses Semester 2 2 x Economics courses 2 x Humanities and Social Science courses

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.

Program Rules

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules
• School of Economics Undergraduate Program Rules

Further Information

Useful Links

• Humanities & Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Business & Economics Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form