Bachelor of International Studies (Languages)

RMIT University - City

Login or Register to compare Courses

Overview

Learn how to use language and intercultural communication skills in a diverse and rapidly changing global environment. Gain working proficiency in a foreign language other than English, develop global knowledge and skills in intercultural communication, negotiation, intercultural, social, and linguistic issues and processes. Undertake a professional internship with a language-focused/intercultural organisation in Australia or overseas and have access to overseas exchange programs and study tours as part of a close-knit and vibrant student community. 

Graduates possess the initiative, independence, language and entrepreneurial skills to face the challenges of working and managing within and across culturally diverse environments. From international business communication in China to facilitating development assistance in South America, or working for a global organisation in multicultural Melbourne, graduates of this course can choose from a range of careers.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Chinese, Cross cultural studies, Cultural diversity, French, Gender studies, Globalisation, Intercultural communication, International development, International economics, International studies, Japanese, Language and literacy, Languages and culture studies, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Politics and policy studies, Social research methods, Spanish.

Potential Career Outcomes

This qualification can lead to careers including international educator, language educator, international communications manager, international business manager, international student adviser, community organiser, international humanitarian aid worker, international development worker, foreign affairs officer, social researcher, and journalist.

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 offer93.1596.90
Median rank to receive an offer80.7083.30
Lowest rank to receive an offer61.7568.35

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the RMIT 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.


Course Reviews

Currently studying or have studied this course in the past? Leave a Review of the course to help other prospective students.
You must be logged in to leave a rating.
Please login or register for Uni Notes.

Study Honours at the no.1 university in Australia

Open to students from all universities, Honours in Biomedical and Health Sciences builds on your bachelor’s degree in science or health and enables you to explore your interests in research. If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD or becoming a qualified health professional, then Honours is an ideal pathway.

Find out more