Armidale,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of International Studies - Human Futures and Global Challenges in Armidale Australia | The University of New England
The University of New England
|
Armidale Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
29,616
(c. USD20,864.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
While 'global village' might sound overused, it accurately describes our interconnected world. Nations now rely heavily on one another due to globalization, where domestic politics, foreign relations, and diplomacy create worldwide ripple effects. In this context, understanding and analyzing issues spanning politics, economics, society, environment, and culture has become an invaluable skill. This program lets you focus on diverse fields including future human challenges, international law, global governance, business across borders, and Asian/European/classical languages, with optional overseas study. Offered both online and in-person, the degree develops sought-after intercultural competencies for today's interconnected workforce.
You'll explore a wide-ranging curriculum covering communication, literature, geography, indigenous perspectives, conflict resolution, social sciences, and religious studies. The program addresses humanity's most pressing questions - cultural conflicts, climate solutions, food shortages, disaster response, refugee crises, and the complex issues surrounding rapidly growing urban centers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience. English language requirements must also be met.
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under three admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
Refer to Standard Entry
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 award with an ATAR acceptable to UNE in the year of admission (minimum scores for entry into each UNE course are available directly from UNE International), or
Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program conducted by an Australian University or affiliate with a minimum score of 60% in all units including English.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*, or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under three admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
Refer to Standard Entry
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 award with an ATAR acceptable to UNE in the year of admission (minimum scores for entry into each UNE course are available directly from UNE International), or
Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program conducted by an Australian University or affiliate with a minimum score of 60% in all units including English.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*, or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component
Tuition
AUD
29,616