International Studies program

Technological change, the emergence of a more integrated world and the movement of people during the second half of the 20th century have dramatically increased the importance of the international dimensions of our lives. In all aspects of life and work, contemporary graduates need to be aware of the wider world. UTS aims to enhance its graduates' understanding of other cultures and societies through the International Studies program.

The Institute for International Studies assists in increasing awareness and understanding of international matters, particularly in the non-English-speaking world, through its teaching in a number of ways. Students may follow the International Studies program within a combined degree, or study some of its language and culture and contemporary society subjects as electives in any other UTS degree course. Graduate students may study a language and culture other than English in order to supplement their professional or workplace experience through the Postgraduate Coursework Degree Program.

All subjects are offered subject to the approval of the Board of Studies of the Institute for International Studies and the Academic Board of UTS. Where there are sufficient student numbers, units of instruction are taught at UTS campuses. In other cases, arrangements may be made for students to attend classes at other universities.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the details provided in this handbook are correct at the time of printing, the University reserves the right to vary any program.

The International Studies program consists of a number of majors that introduce students to a specific country or culture. Details of each major are provided in this handbook. These majors are also open to international students – conditions apply.

The Institute also offers an Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region major for international students. Details of this major are provided in the Majors section of this handbook.