Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of International Studies
This double degree program will allow you to combine your interest and expertise in science with a sophisticated understanding of international issues and systems. This will equip you to work in globalised science-based professions and industries. You can design your own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This double degree program will allow you to combine your interest and expertise in science with a sophisticated understanding of international issues and systems. This will equip you to work in globalised science-based professions and industries.
You can design your own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure, which must include a Science major. This can be combined with an International Studies major in International Relations and Asian Studies.
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies equips you to work in globalised science-based professions and industries. Our graduates have a solid grounding in a core science disciplines such as Biological Science, Chemistry or Mathematics.
The International Studies component examines the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It develops your capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. You will complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a sub-major is available in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Bachelor of International Studies is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
Bachelor of Science Majors
Agrifood
Animal Science
Applied Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Innovative Foods
Sustainable Environmental Futures
Zoology
Your career
As a graduate of this program you will be well placed for pathways into traditional science employment as well as modern emerging careers requiring scientific analysis and communication skills. You will find career opportunities including:
- Business advisor
- Culture and public analyst
- Researcher / Academic
- Science-based work in industry
- Government environmental agencies
- Forensic work
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
