卧龙岗大学

Studying a Bachelor of Arts alongside a Bachelor of International Studies will give you essential skills, including critical and creative thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving, all of which are required for high achievement in a range of global careers. If you are a high-achieving and motivated student, this Dean's Scholar program will give you an enriched educational experience. Dean’s scholars are supported by a member of academic staff to advise you on matters concerned with your degree, as well as an annual textbook/resource allowance, and designated study space.

A Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the most popular degrees at University. Students who are passionate and curious about humanity and society enjoy the breadth and flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts degree. This degree will allow you to hone your skills of analysis and interpretation, and your ability to synthesise complex ideas; skills that are essential to practical problem solving and highly valuable to a wide range of employers. Every real-world problem today has a cultural and social dimension that can be understood using the skills you will gain doing a Bachelor of Arts degree, whichever major you choose.

International Studies is the analysis, appreciation and study of the diversity of the global community. It examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries and globally. International Studies teaches you how to analyse national and global issues. You will learn about the forces shaping the modern world and the theories that underpin our understanding of the most important global issues. You will also gain language skills and we strongly encourage students to undertake study abroad to further expand their skills.

What you will study

For the Bachelor of International Studies you will take some core international studies subjects and choose one major from International Relations or Global Screen Media. As part of the degree, you will also study a language minor, choosing from Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese or Spanish.

You will also choose one major in the Bachelor of Arts degree; Archaeology and Ancient History, English Literatures, Environmental Humanities, French, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mandarin (Non-Chinese Background Students), Mandarin (Character Background Students), Philosophy, Photography, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Spanish, Creative Writing, or Writing and English Literatures. In addition to the arts major you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

Why choose this course

When you study international studies and humanities at UOW, you step onto a world stage with global opportunities. You'll benefit from our expertise in international relations, our involvement in issues of global development and sustainability, and our focus on global media and communications. Studying a double degree at UOW lets you stand out from the crowd through the breadth of skills and expertise gained.

At UOW, you will learn from experts who head international committees and edit journals that have worldwide circulation, who are exploring socio-political issues in health, science and technology, law and the environment and who research the vibrancy of language and its origins, or the cultural impact of an electronic culture.

Career opportunities

Archiving and Librarianship
Art & Design
Arts
Business Development & Administration
Community & Social Services
Consultancy
Diplomacy
Education
Entrepreneurship
Government Policy
Healthcare Policy & Management
Heritage Specialist
Historian
Human Resources
Information Technology & Design
Journalism
Social Policy
Translation & Interpreting