International Studies University of New England

Overview

The term 'global village' may have become a cliché but it's true that the world has never felt smaller. Globalisation has seen many countries become increasingly dependent on each other, with the effects of internal politics, foreign policy and diplomacy impacting nations and individuals worldwide. 

With such a backdrop, the ability to make sense of it all and assess the issues that affect nations across the political, economic, social, environmental and cultural spectrum is a highly valued skill.

Why study the Bachelor of International Studies with UNE?

You can pursue your interests by choosing two of these majors:

• Global Politics and Peace – You will engage with the most challenging issues of the 21st century, from the 9/11 attacks signalling the age of globalised terrorism, tackling civil war via conflict resolution, weathering the Global Financial Crisis, Brexit's impact on European regionalism, populist trends undermining democracy, to the implications of China's rising power, Trump's presidency, and the COVID-19 pandemic for international relations.
• Human Futures and Global Challenges – You will examine an eclectic mix of topics, from communications and literature, to geography, indigenous and peace studies, sociology and studies in religion. The concerns in this major will ultimately determine the future of humanity such as the clash of civilisations, mitigating climate change, food insecurity and natural disasters, as well as managing the world refugee crisis and the diabolical challenges posed by megacities.
• International Business - In this major, you will gain an introduction to key issues in contemporary economics and business studies. The core program covers macroeconomics and international political economy, including the key economies of India and China. You can also choose electives such as cross-cultural communication and management, international finance, professional skills, Indigenous development, and small business and digital marketing.
• International Law – This major allows you to examine topics of global significance including the development of treaties, navigating trade wars, human rights advocacy at the United Nations; wildlife trafficking; global governance of water, mining, fisheries and forests; maritime security notably the South China sea dispute; and combating the nefarious underworld of transnational crime.
• Languages and Cultures – You can pursue a language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). This typically includes an exploration of that country’s history, literature and film, as well as the option of an in-country language unit.