Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies)
Sydney, Australia
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
AUD 46,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* for domestic students | December 1 2025 for international student
** TBC for domestic students | A$46,500/year international students
Key Summary
This degree uniquely positions you to explore some of the world’s most pressing problems while preparing for a career with an international focus: in business, diplomacy, policy development, and for advocacy in a global civil society.
Why study with us?
Practical, hands-on career experience
Gain real-world experience through internships and work placements. Work with leading business, community and government organisations on interdisciplinary projects that will expand your networks and help you get job-ready. We have partnered with more than 60 organisations in Australia and internationally, including Adobe, IMB, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Subaru and Telstra.
Our graduates are consistently ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022).
Supercharge your degree
Combine a bachelor’s degree with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies and graduate with two degrees which will help set you apart when you enter the competitive job market. Extend your knowledge with advanced coursework and projects, develop specialist skills and pursue all your passions.
Follow your interests with 100+ study areas in the shared pool of majors and minors. Broaden your skills and acquire multidisciplinary expertise in a second field that sits outside your primary degree.
International study
We have the largest student exchange and study abroad program in Australia. We’ve partnered with over 250 universities in more than 40 countries to give you access to global opportunities that will broaden your horizons.
Designed for students who don’t want to be constrained by geographic location in their careers. With more and more businesses operating across international boundaries, graduates who can speak a second language and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, are especially sought-after.
International student scholarships
For students from other countries
Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate coursework student, or a postgraduate researcher, we have an array of scholarships that could be right for you.
Bachelors and honours
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university and offer a variety of scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Postgraduate coursework
We're eager to help you take the next step in your career and have a wide range of scholarship options to support your postgraduate study.
Postgraduate research – international
We're committed to fostering the best and brightest researchers, and have a wide range of scholarship options to support international research students.
Faculty scholarships
Bachelors and honours scholarships
Browse scholarships for international students in your faculty or University school.
What you’ll study
You will:
- complete a core program in International and Global Studies, including advanced coursework and a substantial final-year project
- undertake a modern language minor
- complete a second major from Table S (which may be an extension of the language minor)
- study abroad at one of our leading partner universities to diversify your study and provide first-hand international experience
- have the opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary project unit where you will work in teams on authentic, complex problem-based projects developed with project partners.
Please note this timetable is indicative only.
Please note, the sample study plan is of a pathway through the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) for students commencing in Semester 1.
Students commencing Semester 2 will generally follow an alternative progression pattern and may have fewer language study options depending on the level of entry. There may also be restrictions on when exchange/study abroad can be completed.
Students are free to choose any of the languages offered in the School of Languages and Cultures to fulfil the language minor requirement, and any units from Table S to fulfil the elective requirements. A minimum of 12 credit points must be taken on a study abroad or exchange program.
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework or Honours:
- Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
- Honours: Develop deep analytical skills and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Admission to the honours pathway is subject to meeting the specified WAM and additional entry requirements.
Sample study plan
Year 1
Semester 1
- Global Studies Major: Introduction to International and Global Studies
- Language Minor: Introductory Arabic 1A and 1B
- Elective: Introduction to Cultural Studies
- Elective: Introduction to Sociology 1
Semester 2
- Global Studies Major: The Making of the Global Order
- Elective: Introduction to Diversity Studies*
- Elective: Introduction to Sociology 2
Year 2
Semester 1
- Global Studies Major: Transnational Actors and Networks
- Global Studies Major: The Dynamics of Global Capitalism
- Elective: Sociological Theory
Semester 2
- Global Studies Major: The End of Empire and New States
- Language Minor: Intermediate Arabic 2A and 2B, Gender and Politics in the Arab World
- Open Learning Environment: Enhancing Cultural Competence*
Year 3
Semester 1
- Global Studies Major: Social Movements in the Global South
- Global Studies Major: Conflict and its Consequences
- Elective: Social Inequality in Australia
- Elective: Sociology, Power and Violence
Semester 2
- Global Studies Major: Global Studies in Interdisciplinary Contexts
- Language Minor: Advanced Arabic 3A
- Elective: Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Open Learning Environment: The Design of Social Media Campaigns*
Year 4
Semester 1
- Global Studies Major: Global Mobilities
- Global Studies Major: International and Global Studies
- Elective: Nature and Society
Semester 2
- Global Studies Major: Identity Politics and Globalisation
- Language Major: Advanced Arabic 3B and Arab Cities: Texts and Contexts
- Elective: Sociology of Culture
*OLE units are indicative only. Units can be selected from Table O of units.
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
- Community development program manager
- Diplomat
- Foreign aid worker
- Foreign correspondent
- Human rights advocate
- International business consultant
- Policy adviser
- Journalist
- Policy analyst
- Political advisor
- Trade negotiator
- Government relations manager
- Researcher
- News/documentary producer