International students can undertake a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a major in Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region, in combination with a range of UTS professional degrees. Students study English language and Australian studies in their first year and in subsequent years they follow their professional studies combined with an International Studies specialisation on Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies adds two years to the length of existing professional degrees.

For most combined degrees within the ISIS program, students are admitted to the first year of the combined degree with an English language level of IELTS score 5.5, with 5.0 in writing or equivalent, with progress to the professional component of the combined degree requiring a level of English language competence of IELTS 6.5, with 6.0 in writing, or equivalent. Students wishing to gain entry to the combined degree with Communication require IELTS scores of 6.5 (with 6.0 in writing); for Education, the required IELTS entry score is 7.0 (with 7.0 in writing).

Course structure

The first year of the combined degree is spent in an intensive study of English language and Australian culture. Particular emphasis in this year is given to students acquiring the language and other skills necessary for success in studies at an Australian university. In the second year, students are introduced to their professional degree. The third and fourth years integrate the study of subjects relating to Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region with subjects from the student's professional degree, and the fifth year, and sixth year where relevant, complete the professional degree.

Refer to the Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region major for further detailed information.

Course program

Stage 2
Australian English Language and Culture 2 24cp
or the following two components
Australian studies subjects 16cp
Enriching language subjects 8cp
or
Australian studies subjects 24cp

Stage 4
Professional degree subjects 24cp

Stage 6
Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region elective 8cp
or
Professional studies Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region elective 8cp
Professional degree subjects 16cp

Spring semester
Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region elective 8cp
or
Professional studies Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region elective 8cp
Professional degree subjects 16cp

Spring semester
Professional degree subjects 24cp

Queries regarding the International Studies component of the course should be directed to the Institute for International Studies on (02) 9514 1574.

Combined degree students are asked to confirm, during the University pre-enrolment and enrolment period, the subjects they intend to take throughout the year with the Institute at 10 Quay Street, Haymarket, Sydney.

The information on the ISIS program of study is correct at the time of printing. However, the Institute for International Studies reserves the right to make alterations to the content, if necessary.

Other information

In 2004, the following combined degrees in International Studies are offered to international students undertaking the major in Australia and the Asia–Pacific Region.