Overview

The International Studies, Social Science program at Western Sydney University Parramatta South seeks to equip you with all the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that you will need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to advanced study.

There is a core of 11 units offering an introduction to the humanities and a solid grounding in the social sciences.

You can choose a major from the social sciences; a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a sub-major in an Asian language. The double degree provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social and international environment of the 21st century both in Australia and Asia.

Your career

As a graduate of International Studies / Social Science, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Foreign affairs

International organisations

Social advocacy and activism

Social policy development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology
Child and Community
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Geography and Urban Studies
Heritage and Tourism
Peace and Development Studies
Sociology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lugarno, Australia
Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology View 75 other Bachelors in Sociology 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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OR

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 086124K

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32500 AUD / year

≈ 32500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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