Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of International Studies
Summary The world is getting smaller. Borders are blurring. Countries are becoming more interdependent. Globalisation, cross-border trends and foreign policy are affecting society more now than at any other time in history. We are truly a global community of citizens, and so the ability to understand, evaluate and engage with…
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Summary
The world is getting smaller. Borders are blurring. Countries are becoming more interdependent. Globalisation, cross-border trends and foreign policy are affecting society more now than at any other time in history. We are truly a global community of citizens, and so the ability to understand, evaluate and engage with global problems and world issues across the social, cultural, political and economic spectrum is a highly valued skill.
The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market.
Key features
Build a degree that’s custom-made to meet your individual needs
Choose to specialise in either a European or an Asian language – there are five to choose from. Grow your knowledge and skills across a range of key areas
Study a degree that develops skills crucial to employment across a range of sectors with an international outlook. Complete a session-long overseas experience
Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country’s culture in addition to learning a language
Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Aid and development officer
International business manager
International law consultant
Marketing manager
Policy adviser
Public sector adviser
Teacher (after further study)
Tourism and travel consultant
Transnational business or corporations consultant
Transnational or global communications officer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Government agencies and departments
International public sector
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Tourism and hospitality sector
Transnational communications sector
United Nations
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
