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Bachelor of International Studies

This wide degree looks at world affairs through politics, history, culture and language.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 50.65
Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
8 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of International Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in other cultures and global affairs
  • curiosity about how countries and economies connect
  • good communication skills for discussing ideas
  • willingness to read widely and think critically

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of International Studies.

  • Global politics
  • History and area studies
  • Language study
  • Intercultural communication
  • Globalisation and development

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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