Overview

The Science and Global Studies - International studies program at Monash University is designed for students who aspire to be leaders in creating social change.

Combining global studies with studies in fundamental science will give you the skill set to understand the complex challenges facing cultures and communities around the world and the opportunity to apply your knowledge to affect change.

With four global studies specialisations (International studies, International relations, Human rights or Intercultural Studies - including a language) and a comprehensive range of science majors, flexibility is king with this program.

This course leads to two separate degrees:

the Bachelor of Science, and

the Bachelor of Global Studies.

Key facts

You will gain all the benefits of each degree course (see Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Global Studies) and be fully equipped to pursue a career drawing on either degree separately or to combine the two in your chosen work.

This flexibility of choice allows you to explore new areas, utilise your critical thinking and analytical skills, further develop your strengths and pursue your own interests.

Core units focusing on leadership development, a broad range of multidisciplinary electives and the overseas study component underpin a focus on the practical application of knowledge and skills to real life scenarios.

Careers and opportunities

With this versatile double degree course you'll improve your life and employment opportunities. It offers practical employment skills, including a high level of numeracy, data analysis, information literacy, problem solving, communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work in teams.

The international perspective and highly developed scientific skills you'll gain will help shape careers in international relations or trade, foreign affairs, diplomacy, politics and government, environmental research and planning and international not-for-profit organisations, as well as in traditional and emerging areas of science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Blueprints for life

Life on Earth

Life in the environment

Environmental science: A Southeast Asian perspective

Chemistry

Algorithms and programming in python (advanced)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-28 00:00:00

More details

International: Non-year 12 applicants International students can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Current year 12 or IB students By late September

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Natural Sciences View 94 other Bachelors in International Relations in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 083405C

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56600 AUD / year

≈ 56600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12000 AUD / year

≈ 12000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

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Scholarships Information

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