Bachelor of International Studies
Understanding your Bachelor International Studies Program
The information below explains some of the terms used and the requirements of your Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt) program.
Programs, Courses and Units
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.
Program Planning
Please use the PDF below for the year in which you commenced your Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt) program to draft an enrolment plan. This planner should be read in conjunction with your program requirements (select your year of commencement from the dropdown box).
Please keep in mind that Semester 2 of Year 2 or Semester 1 of Year 3 is when you should expect to undertake the compulsory exchange component of your program (at least 6 units). It is strongly recommended that you reserve your General Elective courses to study while on exchange. You should plan your enrolment so that you take your compulsory courses at UQ.
The Starting at UQ website provides a guide for completing your enrolment.
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