Undergraduate
Bachelor of International Studies
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Bachelor of International Studies builds a strong understanding of intercultural, social and political issues and how to address them. Students select one of three majors complemented by a language minor and a disciplinary minor or elective courses, exploring international systems and global processes, learning to negotiate cross-culturally, and studying strategic and ethical leadership. Graduates work in foreign affairs and trade, international development, non-government organisations, global business and research.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 In your first year of study, undertake multiple core subjects that deal with digital disruption, globalisation and communication, as well as pursuing subjects relating to your personal interests within the field. Year 2 In second year, delve deeper into the foundations of social research and global careers, complementing these international studies learnings with more specialised electives from your chosen major as your forge your own path through the discipline. Year 3 For third year, engage with RMIT industry partners in a collaborative and transdisciplinary problem-solving environment to explore and constructively respond to global challenges using collaboration and design-thinking methodologies. You'll also get to continue working within your chosen major
Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked. Selection criteria by applicant typ
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