Bachelor of International Studies
Arts and humanities
International Studies provides you with the diverse skills and knowledge needed to meet the changes in societies, governments and businesses. It develops your capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. You will be able to combine studies from a range of discipline areas, including Asian and Islamic Studies, cultural and social analysis, history, poli
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bankstown
- NSW · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 064562C
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Course overview
International Studies provides you with the diverse skills and knowledge needed to meet the changes in societies, governments and businesses. It develops your capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. You will be able to combine studies from a range of discipline areas, including Asian and Islamic Studies, cultural and social analysis, history, politics and philosophy, and modern languages (Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian or Arabic). The program provides for one semester study abroad during three years of full-time. The major in International Relations and Asian Studies has been designed to meet the needs of Australian government, business and society to engage the states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national interests and as part of the globalisation process. It will provide you with the opportunity to study contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries. You will also understand the international issues affecting Australias interests and role in the region and in the world at large.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
STPM (Malaysia)
STPM aggregate 4 / 21
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Year 12 or equivalent; Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.; Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Bankstown City | 1 March 2027 | — | $32,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Bankstown City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Bankstown City (Darug) | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Bankstown City (Darug) | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney Bankstown City (Darug)
74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown, NSW, 2200, Bankstown, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney University - Parramatta
Cnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.