Overview

This International Studies program from Deakin University can take you anywhere. Gain an understanding of globalisation and development, global power and capitalism and build your intercultural communication skills through core units. Combine these foundation skills with specialised study in your area of interest and add value to your degree through one of our many international experiences.

First-hand experiences in other countries and cultures let you develop the practical and soft skills required to pursue a global career. You might see yourself studying at an overseas university, completing an in-person or virtual internationally focussed internship in Australia or overseas, mastering a new language through an In-Country Language Program or completing a short study tour.

It’s this international experience, combined with engaging course content delivered by teachers with extensive industry experience, that allows you to develop a systematic understanding of other cultures and societies. Feel confident about analysing and interpreting the international forces shaping government, business and community life in contemporary Australia, and impress employers with intercultural skills and experience.

Get even more out of your degree by choosing from nine majors to match your unique career aspirations. Your major allows you to become an expert in a specialty area, and the knowledge you will build will act as a bridge between you and your dream job.

Career opportunities:

The professional, social and personal experiences on offer throughout this course prepare you for employment in a range of areas in the public sector including:

communications
defence
diplomacy
education
finance
immigration
large corporations and small and medium-sized businesses with an international orientation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intercultural Communication

Working in International Contexts

Global Capitalism and Power

Professional Writing for Work

Gender, Globalisation and Development

International Studies Capstone Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations View 98 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code:075375D Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34600 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

15616 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15616 AUD per year during 36 months.

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Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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