This double degree program will allow you to combine your interest and expertise in science with a sophisticated understanding of international issues and systems. This will equip you to work in globalised science-based professions and industries.

You can design your own academic program within the Bachelor of Science course structure, which must include a Science major. This can be combined with an International Studies major in International Relations and Asian Studies.

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies equips you to work in globalised science-based professions and industries. Our graduates have a solid grounding in a core science disciplines such as Biological Science, Chemistry or Mathematics.

The International Studies component examines the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It develops your capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. You will complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a sub-major is available in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese.

Student can choose from 15 majors:

• Biological sciences
• Chemistry program 
• Mathematical Science
• General science
• International Relations and Asian studies

As a graduate of this program you will be well placed for pathways into traditional science employment as well as modern emerging careers requiring scientific analysis and communication skills. You will find career opportunities including:

• Business advisor
• Culture and public analyst 
• Researcher / Academic
• Science-based work in industry
• Government environmental agencies
• Forensic work