Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts B.IST/B.A

2009

Program Outline

This double degree program provides students with a contemporary and historic understanding of international relationships from a political and social perspective. Students further their knowledge in their chosen field, acquire skills in diverse areas and provide an additional dimension to their employment prospects. Through careful selection of courses, students are able to complete both degrees in four years. For further information visit the individual program descriptions under Related Programs, below.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of International Studies
• Bachelor of Arts

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 66.05 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. GPAs earned from non-award study within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are also considered. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324241 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 70
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Year 1: Choose the following courses (24 units)
POLI 1102 Introduction to International Politics (Semester Two) POLI 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Semester One) Two from: ASIA 1103 Asia and the World (Semester Two) HIST 1105 Europe, Empire & the World (Semester One) HIST 1106 The 20th Century: A World in Turmoil (Semester Two) 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences 2 x Humanities and Social Sciences courses
Year 2: Choose the following Advanced Level courses (24 units)
Post-Cold War International Relations Comparative Politics of Leadership 2 x International Studies specialised courses (see list below) 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences 2 x Elective courses in Humanities and Social Sciences
Year 3: Choose the following Level III or Advanced Level courses (24 units)
4 x International Studies courses including the capstone INST 3100 2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences 2 x Level III or Advanced Level courses in Humanities & Social Sciences
Year 4: Choose the following Level III or Advanced Level courses (24 units)
2 x Major courses in Humanities and Social Sciences 6 x elective courses in Humanities and Social Sciences International Studies Specialised Course List Incredible India Intelligence and Security after the Cold War Governing Greater China The Ethics of War and Peace SA Parliamentary Internship

Useful Links

• Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Science
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules