Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

The program will enable you to develop your knowledge and skills relevant to current international professional practice, broadly defined to encompass knowledge of international systems and global processes, cross-cultural negotiation and management, and strategic and ethical leadership.

Working with the challenges of culturally diverse contexts will be integral to your preparation for an international career.You will work with leading global studies scholars to prepare for international and cross-cultural careers in government, business and community organisations.

You will be trained in cross-cultural workplace practices, offered international study exchange opportunities, and be able to undertake an international internship.

You will study your courses on campus in RMIT's city campus, located in Melbourne.On completion of the program you will be a versatile, articulate and imaginative thinker, oriented to begin an internationally orientated career.

You will be knowledgeable about global intercultural, social, linguistic and political issues and processes, and possess initiative, independence, and entrepreneurial skills.You will have opportunities throughout the program to gain a sense of professional direction and consider possible employment futures.

As a graduate of this program you can expect to work in professional roles in a range of organisations with international orientations, including government, businesses, non-government organisations and community organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Our graduates have gone on to work as policy advisers, researchers, diplomatic staff, business managers, entrepreneurs, aid and development workers, community sector staff and in many other roles in Australia and internationally.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Language Courses from the list at the end of the Program Structure:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Language Courses from the end of the program structure:

Select and Complete Three (3) Program Option courses from the end of the program structure:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Program Option Courses from the list at the end of the Program Structure:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

AND

Program Option Courses:

Program Option Courses:

AND

Language Option Courses:

Language Option Courses:

NOTE: This program has been replaced and will no longer admit new students from 2020. Please refer to the Program Transition Plan field for information about entrance requirements to the replacement programs.

Upon successful completion fo the program you will be able to:

• Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge of international relations, global cultures, language and economic issues to your professional practice or further study.
• Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on knowledge about a rapidly changing world derived from multiple sources, perspectives and values systems.
• Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to effectively solve a range of problems associated with policies and programs in international and cross-cultural settings, and assess economic, cultural, social, environmental and political opportunities and risks.
• Work professionally and effectively with others in diverse cultural, linguistic and organisational contexts, and to adapt practices and knowledge to local circumstances.
• Communicate effectively in international and cross-cultural contexts, and facilitate collaborative partnerships within diverse communities of practice, using appropriate formats, media and styles.
• Assist in the identification of needs, the design, planning, resourcing and implementation of research and development projects in international and cross-cultural settings.
• Reflect on the experience of personal and professional practice in international and cross-cultural settings and to act in professionalised settings responsibly, ethically and with integrity.