Students can dive into diverse cultures and build a global career by studying Deakin University’s Bachelor of International Studies. For those who are interested in different cultures, languages and perspectives outside of their own, this experience-rich course gives them a deep understanding of the international forces shaping the world today. The Bachelor of International Studies is a degree that can take them anywhere.
Students will gain an understanding of globalization and development, global power and capitalism and build their intercultural communication skills through core units. They will combine these foundation skills with specialized study in their area of interest and add value to their degree through one of Deakin University's many international experiences.
First-hand experiences in other countries and cultures let students develop the practical and soft skills required to pursue a global career. They might see themselves studying at an overseas university, completing an internationally focused internship in Australia or overseas, mastering a new language through an In-Country Language Program or completing a short study tour.
It’s this international experience, combined with engaging course content delivered by teachers with extensive industry experience, that allows students to develop a systematic understanding of other cultures and societies. They can feel confident about analyzing and interpreting the international forces shaping government, business and community life in contemporary Australia, and impress employers with intercultural skills and experience.
Students can get even more out of their degree by choosing from nine majors to match their unique career aspirations. Their major allows them to become an expert in a specialty area, and the knowledge they will build will act as a bridge between them and their dream job.
