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Bachelor of International Studies (International History)

Unlock global opportunities. Broaden your cultural understanding. Develop new skills.

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Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
72
IB Admission Score ?
25.25
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
UAC: 753121
UOW: 1817

Overview

The world is changing rapidly. A degree in international studies helps you examine the relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history across the globe. Gain an understanding of how the complex international system functions have evolved and how it is transforming.

Study one or more of three major options:

  • Global sustainable development - investigates the practical and ethical issues surrounding development, human and environmental security, and the challenges of poverty and inequality.
  • International relations - focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems and aims to study and solve some of the world's major problems such as war, inequality, and climate change.
  • International history - helps students understand global issues from a historical perspective including what explains the rise and fall of powerful states and empires and what lessons can we learn from past conflicts and challenges that might prepare us better for the future?

See the course handbook for more information.

You will be able to take advantage of global opportunities including internships and the chance to study abroad as part of your degree, as well as undertaking a minor in either French, Spanish, English as a Global Language or International Relations Extension. The Extension minor allows you to complete the Bachelor of International Relations and the Master of International Relations in four years. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Global Sustainable Development 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International Relations 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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International History (major)

International history aims to help students understand global issues through a historical perspective. What explains the rise and fall of powerful states and empires? What lessons can we learn from past conflicts and challenges that might prepare us better for the future? How did the social and economic networks that connect people around the world evolve and change over time? International History will help students interested in world politics, conflict, diplomacy, religion and political ideologies to understand the contemporary world.

Careers

  • Administration
  • Diplomatic Services
  • Foreign Aid Worker
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Interpreter
  • International Business and Trade
  • Policy Consultant
  • Social Policy Development
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Travel Writer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

More detail

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.