University of Wollongong
Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you are doing, or have done particularly well in your Bachelor of International Studies degree, you should consider an Honours year.
Your Bachelor of International Studies degree would have introduced you to a wide range of topics and problems, and an Honours project enables you to explore one in much greater depth.
Honours research topics are various and negotiable—if you are really interested in a topic and want to find answers, you'll be encouraged and supported by our expert staff.
From a potential employer's perspective, whatever your topic, being able to demonstrate the ability to achieve a complex goal, meet deadlines, investigate independently, use resources effectively and write coherently, are all highly desirable qualities.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have qualified for a Bachelor degree with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be undertaken with the additional requirement of a Distinction in two of the 300 level subjects required by the major.
Applicants are also required to complete a 500 word outline of the proposed thesis topic. The outline should indicate the topic the applicant would like to research, as well as a justification of the significance of the research from a personal and/or intellectual point of view.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
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International Aid Worker
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Diplomat
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Foreign Affairs Adviser
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