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RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Master your skills and work in advocacy, policy and humanitarian jobs with NGOs and government.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
BH049, 049567A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$28,800 per year / $28,800 total

About this course

Become a cultural innovator. You'll critically reflect leaders in government, business, international aid, development and education. You will design, research and complete a scholarly thesis and undertake advanced course work that provides a firmer grounding in the field and in broader research methods.

Building on the capabilities you acquired at undergraduate degree level, this degree will enhance your sense of professional identity and widen your learning horizons through exposure to research practice.

Many of our graduates continue on to develop an academic research career though further Master and PhD studies. You'll engage with the academic world of global studies by joining a network of talented students, who develop fresh insights into international issues through deeper analysis.

Entry requirements


Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

As a graduate of this program you will be a highly versatile, articulate and imaginative future international professional. You will be knowledgeable about global intercultural, social, linguistic and political issues and processes, and possess initiative and entrepreneurial skills. Employers value an honours degree because it demonstrates higher-order research, analysis and writing skills.

You will also be able to engage in professional and academic research and enter debates on related issues and processes within the international sector. You will also have specialist knowledge in your chosen thesis area.

Past graduates of the program have continued on to higher degrees by research and professional employment in organisations with international orientations, including government, non-government and community and global organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Careers

Graduates have undertaken roles as:

  • international educators
  • international aid workers
  • international development workers
  • international policy advisers
  • foreign affairs officers
  • social researchers
  • civil services
  • communications officers
  • international political analysts
  • journalists
  • international business managers

Credit for prior study or work

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.