Course overview
Develop language skills and knowledge of global issues from the perspective of relevant social science disciplines and learn to navigate diverse cultures with ease. Major in a language other than English from the wide range of options available, and study it alongside an international studies major. The compulsory overseas exchange semester allows students to develop cultural awareness and effectively communicate across linguistic, cultural and political boundaries. For more information, visit Bachelor of International Studies at UQ.
Course record
Career Opportunities
International agencies; global private sector; government/ non-profit organisation such as UNESCO, UNICEF or the World Health Organization.
Majors
Chinese; Chinese Translation and Interpreting; Economics; French; French Advanced; German; Indonesian; International History; International Inequality and Development; International Relations; Italian; Japanese; Japanese Advanced; Korean; Peace and Conflict Studies; Spanish.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
28.8-31.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students97
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
- St LuciaQLD

