Bachelor of Arts
Popular course StudyFlex course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study international studies at La Trobe?
Top-rated globally
La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2023; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2023, Ranking Web of Universities
Global experiences
Build your skills through overseas study you’ll never forget.
Read more about La Trobe's study tours and exchange programs
Top 50 in the Asia-Pacific
La Trobe is ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-East Asia and Oceania.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2022, Best universities in Asia 2022
Courses
Looking to study international studies? It's available as a major or minor in our Bachelor of Arts, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.6
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Global Studies
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.35
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.6
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Diploma of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.15Online: 42.5
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Graduate Certificate in International Development
Location: Melbourne Online
Duration: 1 year part-time
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
Location: Melbourne Online
Duration: 1 year part-time
Graduate Diploma in International Business
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Master of Arts
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of International Business
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of International Development
Location: Melbourne Online
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of International Relations
Location: Melbourne Online
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in
Career pathways
International studies builds skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Diplomat
- Policy adviser
- Humanitarian aid worker
- Intelligence analyst
- Political analyst
- Human rights advocate
Future employers
Potential employers of international studies graduates include:
- State and Federal Government
- ABC
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- YMCA
- BDO Australia
- UGL Limited