At UQ we refer to your degree as a program and a subject as a course. 

Courses

Most UQ courses are 2 units in value.

If you are a full-time student you will undertake 8 units (4 courses) each semester.

Units

To complete the International Studies program you must successfully complete 48 units, which usually equates to 24 courses.

As you progress you will complete courses at Level 1, Level 2 and then Level 3.

In order to complete Bachelor of International Studies program you must complete 48 units comprised of:

• 6 units of core courses
• 4 units of flexible core courses
• 16 units of a language major
• 16 units of an international studies major
• 6 units of general electives

Within your major, there are compulsory courses, which you must pass to complete your major, and electives courses, which you can select to form the rest of your major.

The final element to your degree is general electives. These are individual courses of your choice that can be selected from the BIntStudies course list or other undergraduate course list.

Make sure to read the program requirements to ensure you understand the requirements of your degree.