Develop intercultural competencies and an established global perspective by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar). You’ll gain foundation knowledge of the international political climate and travel overseas to begin building a global career from the very start of your studies. 

The relationships between countries and political powers is ever-changing. Are you ready to learn how to navigate these international environments? 

Designed for high-achieving students, you’ll proactively build a professional portfolio of international experiences while learning about the forces that shape government, business and society throughout Australia and the world.

Understand how events of the past have contributed to today’s environment and apply transversal and analytical skills to reflect on the past and tackle the future. You’ll learn what it takes to establish and maintain a professional presence as an international relations professional, as well as build a graduate portfolio that highlights the key learning outcomes you’ve acquired throughout your degree.

Choose to major in disciplines that will offer a unique perspective to your degree such as:

• anthropology
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Indonesian
• international relations
• language and culture studies
• Middle East studies
• politics and policy studies
• Spanish.

As a global scholar, you’ll visit countries for a few weeks or even a whole trimester. Whether you choose to study at one of our partner universities, or gain practical experience by completing an internship, you’ll gain a competitive edge that will make you highly valued by employers. We know travelling abroad can be an expensive experience, so we also offer scholarships to help you complete your studies overseas.

Graduate as a global scholar from Deakin and you’ll be ready to step into the real-word as an effective intercultural communicator with the skills to advise on policy and critically analyse the international issues of past and present.

Graduating from this course prepares you with the analytical skills and international experience to apply your knowledge to a range of roles. Build your career in Australia or overseas working in roles including:

• foreign correspondent
• foreign exchange analyst
• human rights advocate
• immigration agent
• international aid officer
• international management consultant
• international trade law consultant
• law reform officer
• political journalist
• trade agreements negotiator
• trade delegate.