2021 Changes for the Bachelor of International Studies
We have recently completed a review of the Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt) and some changes have been made to this program for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021.
As a continuing student, you will note changes to the course lists for some BIntSt majors, but please be assured that you will be able to complete your current majors and you will not be affected by any substantive change to the structure of the program as a whole.
We are here to provide you with some further detail that will be helpful to you in planning your enrolment.
1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of International Studies?
In the 2021 program:
- There are some minor changes to terminology of sections but the structure of the program remains the same
- French plans have been reconfigured separately as French and French Advanced
- Japanese plans have been reconfigured separately as Japanese and Japanese Advanced
- Streams have been removed from all language plans
- The course list terminology of gateway, cornerstone and capstone has been replaced by a new look course list with less jargon
- There are some changes to the course lists for majors including course discontinuations and introductions
- There are increased Level 3 course requirements in majors
- There is a new requirement for 8 units of courses at Level 3 study (built into the structure of the program) and a relaxed requirement permitting up to 24 units of study of courses at Level 1
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2020 Bachelor of International Studies [48 units] |
2021 Bachelor of International Studies [48 units] |
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Part A - 16 units
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16 units 6 units for core courses 4 units from flexible core courses 6 units of general elective courses from the BIntSt course list or other undergraduate course list(s) |
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Part B – 16 units for a major 9 majors
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Language majors – 16 units for a major 11 Language majors French Advanced (NEW) Japanese Advanced (NEW) |
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Part C – 16 units for a major 5 majors |
International Studies majors – 16 units 5 International Studies majors |
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At least 28 units of courses at Level 2 or higher, of which 6 units must be at Level 3 or higher. At least 6 units of courses undertaken on overseas exchange |
Up to 24 units of courses at Level 1 permitted Minimum of 8 units of courses at Level 3 required At least 6 units of courses undertaken on overseas exchange |