Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar)

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Are you ready to learn how to navigate international environments? Develop intercultural competencies and an established global perspective by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar). Gain foundation knowledge of the international political climate and travel overseas to begin building a global career from the start of your studies. 

Designed for high-achieving students, you'll proactively build a professional portfolio of international experiences while learning about the forces that shape government, business and society throughout Australia and the world. Understand how events of the past have contributed to today’s environment and apply transversal and analytical skills to reflect on the past and tackle the future. You'll learn what it takes to establish and maintain a professional presence as an international relations professional, as well as build a graduate portfolio that highlights your key learning outcomes.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Minimum prerequisite ATAR of 80.00. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Anthropology (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online), Arabic (Burwood, Online), Chinese (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online), Indonesian (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online), International relations (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online), Politics and policy studies (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online), Spanish (major Burwood, Online; minor, Burwood, Online, Waurn Ponds).

Potential Career Outcomes

In Deakin’s Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) you will build essential analytical skills and gain the international experience needed to apply your knowledge to a range of roles. Build your career in Australia or overseas working in roles in foreign correspondence, foreign exchange, human rights advocacy, migration agent, law reform, political journalism, international aid, international management consultant, trade and more.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer94.5099.15
Median rank to receive an offer89.5095.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer83.9586.90

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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