Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics B.IS/B.Ec

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 about these double degrees please see the individual program descriptions under Related Programs, below.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of International Studies
• Bachelor of Economics 

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.
Prerequisites:	Students who have not undertaken year 12 Maths or equivalent must undertake Mathematics for Economists concurrently with Principles of Microeconomics in their first semester. Students who have completed year 12 Maths or equivalent are ineligible to undertake Mathematics for Economists and need to substitute an Economics elective.
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 75
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
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.

Level I
Semester I ECON 1004 Principles of Microeconomics I ECON 1005 Mathematics for Economists I (or Elective Level I) POLI 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics HIST 1105 Europe, Empire and the World 1492-1914 Semester II ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I ECON 1008 Business Data Analysis I POLI 1102 Introduction to International Politics ASIA 1103 Asia and the World or HIST 1106 The Twentieth Century: A World in Turmoil
Level II
Semester I POLI 2108 Post-Cold War international Relations POLI 2118 Comparative Politics of Leadership 2 x Economics course Semester II 2 x International Studies courses from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses
Level III
Semester I  2 x International Studies courses from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses Semester II INST 3100 International Studies Core Course International Studies course from Specialised List 2 x Economics courses
Level IV
Semester 1 2 x Economics courses 2 x Humanities and Social Science courses Semester 2 2 x Economics courses 2 x Humanities and Social Science courses

Useful Links

• Humanities & Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Business & Economics Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules
• School of Economics Undergraduate Program Rules