Bachelor of International and Language Studies

The Bachelor of International and Language Studies is a four year degree. Students cannot enrol directly into this degree but may only transfer into it after completing 96 credit points in the Bachelor of International Studies (equivalent to two years full-time) then complete a further 96 credit points in the Bachelor of International and Language Studies. The fourth and final year of this degree is comprised of In-Country language study.

The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Students must major in Languages and then choose one of the following: Global Politics and Peace or Societies (featuring sociology, geography, culture and religion). Students can choose one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding.

For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange trimester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia. This degree can be studied both on campus and online. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.

Graduates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of International and Language Studies may, with the approval of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program comprises advanced coursework and a dissertation (thesis) on a topic of interest to the student.

Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of International Studies on completion of 144 credit points (excluding OSLS units). Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of International Studies. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key themes in international studies in one or more of the following areas: diplomacy; economics; peace; development; security and the environment; and, exhibit knowledge, undertake analysis and engage in critical thinking within a specialised area of international studies;
2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key themes in international studies in one or more of the following areas: diverse societies, politics, religions and cross-cultural communication;
3. communicate effectively and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major, read, write and speak another language with competency and appreciate its cultural context;
4. apply an independent scholarly approach to research, writing and referencing in relation to concepts, actors, processes and impacts of globalisation;
5. apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within complex changing social contexts;
6. assess and appreciate international debates in specialised areas of study; and
7. successfully adapt and apply knowledge and skills in overseas contexts.

All domestic students apply through the link below

International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. This course is only available online (distance education).