Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar)
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) |
| Course credit points | 24 |
| Deakin course code | A306 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2021 to 2026 |
| Campus | Offered to continuing students only at Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Final intake | The final intake to this course was in Trimester 2, 2026. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in thehandbook archive. |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 092876G Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7 |
Course sub-headings
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Review, analyse and apply key concepts in International Studies, relating to international politics and society, globalisation and development, intercultural competency, global citizenship and professional development. Develop disciplinary perspectives and appropriate theories and technical knowledge with reference to one or more Social Science, including through the study of languages or International Relations. |
| Apply learnings from personal and professional development in diverse organizational contexts to effectively communicate cross-cultural ideas, arguments and analyses to diverse audiences using a range of different mediums. |
| Employ a range of digital technologies and platforms appropriately to conduct research, engage in discussion and debate, document personal and professional skills and attributes, communicate effectively with and deliver reports and presentations to a diverse range of audiences within and outside the field of International Studies. |
| Analyse and critically evaluate conceptual and theoretical approaches to issues of international politics and society, intercultural competency, global citizenship, and professional development in the context of an increasingly complex globalised world that requires appreciation of local, national, regional and international dynamics and their interactions. |
| Employ initiative and creativity in conjunction with appropriate Social Science methods of research and analysis to systematically investigate and generate context-sensitive and pragmatic solutions to complex real-world problems. |
| Exercise autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a sustained and ongoing commitment to learning and skill development in International Studies contexts including but not limited to communities of practice and scholarship. |
| Work and learn collaboratively and productively with others in the field of International Studies and with stakeholders from other disciplines and backgrounds to achieve shared goals. |
| Analyse and respond appropriately to issues of cultural, social and political inequity, and to the transferability of knowledge and skills in a range of geographic, knowledge and organisational contexts as a reflective scholar and practitioner. Through sustained participation in international experiences, develop practical skills to critically engage with and consider cultural and socio-economic diversity, social and environmental responsibility and adherence to professional and academic ethical standards. |
Approved by Faculty Board November 2020
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) you must pass 24 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 6 credit points of core units
- 1 major (8 credit points)
- 1 minor (4 credit points)
- a minimum of 4 credit points of international experience.
- one of:
- AIS331 International Internship B (4 credit points) [No longer available for enrolment]
- AIS330 International Internship A (2 credit points), with additional credit points selected from the list of approved international experiences below
- one of:
- a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
- a minimum of 14 credit points at levels 2 and 3
- a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
- a maximum of 8 credit points taken outside the Faculty of Arts and Education
- completion of the Global Citizenship Program.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Majors
Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Spanish majors only availble to students who commenced prior to 2027
Minors
Refer to the minor sequence availability.
Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Spanish)
~ The Indigenous Studies minor/major sequence is offered in the online mode only. International on-campus students must first seek approval from Student Central with a course map plan to ensure they do not exceed one-third (or equivalent) of their course completed online and meet all other course and enrolment rules.
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Units
| AIS101 | Intercultural Communication |
| AIS102 | Working in International Contexts |
| AIR200 | Global Capitalism and Power |
| AIS204 | Gender, Globalisation and Development |
| AIS303 | International Studies Capstone Portfolio |
| AIS304 | International Futures |
International experience
All students must complete at least 4 credit points of international experience, which must include
| AIS330 | International Internship A ^ |
AIS330 - Internship units are normally undertaken in third year (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements, including Unit Chair approval of their planned placement.
^with additional credit points selected from the list of approved international experiences below:
- trimester of study at an overseas university exchange partner
- approved study abroad program or approved study tour (AIS203 or other)
- approved onshore internship with an international organisation (available for AIS330 only).
- 2 credit points of consecutive language units other than in-country language program can be taken to achieve one credit point of the international experience requirement
For further information on the international student experience and on previous students' overseas internships, explore Arts and Education WIL opportunities.
Work experience
Elective units may provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.