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Bachelor of International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia is a 3-year international studies degree at North Ryde. Build a foundation in essential units, grand challenges and systems thinking, unlearning culture, understanding global systems power and governance, ways of knowing interdisciplinary thinking, strategic communication and cultural narratives, cultural intelligence and problem solving, and intercultural immersion, then specialise through global leadership and communication or human and emerging technologies majors.
Study at a university ranked #126 worldwide and #11 in Australia, with QS Politics ranked in the top 101–150 globally and #10 in Australia, Communication and Media Studies in the top 101–150 worldwide, and 23 subjects ranked in the top 200 worldwide.
Build a future-ready professional portfolio, immerse yourself in cross-cultural collaboration, respond to disruption with creative strategies, and enhance your studies and employability with a double degree option at Macquarie’s Faculty of Arts.
Indicative total fees are AU$ 131,210 (AU$ 131,100 tuition + AU$ 110 application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include ATAR 75, UEC B5 average from the best four academic subjects, STPM 7 points from the best three academic subjects, and A Levels CCD. IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 is required.
Career outcomes include diplomat, international development adviser, policy adviser, communications specialist, international relations manager, and project manager roles.
Study at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least three months before your February or July course start.
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Macquarie University ranks in the top 101–150 worldwide and #10 in Australia for Politics in QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting strong teaching and research in global governance, international relations, and strategic communication at North Ryde.
Build a future-ready professional portfolio through grand challenges and systems thinking, strategic communication and cultural narratives, and PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab at Macquarie’s Bachelor of International Studies.
Immerse yourself in cross-cultural collaboration through unlearning culture, cultural intelligence and problem solving, and intercultural immersion units at North Ryde.
Respond to disruption with creative strategies and enhance your studies and employability with a double degree option, combining international studies with complementary Macquarie programmes for broader graduate pathways.
The Bachelor of International Studies offers two international studies majors at North Ryde. View majors and subject rankings below.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Macquarie University, Australia.
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Macquarie University, Australia typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Macquarie University, Australia’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of International Studies is completed over 3 years of full-time study at North Ryde, with February and July intakes. Complete the core zone and capstone, then specialise through global leadership and communication or human and emerging technologies. Expand each section for indicative units.
Core zone courses establish essential units, grand challenges and systems thinking, unlearning culture myths people and change, understanding global systems power and governance, ways of knowing interdisciplinary thinking for global challenges, strategic communication and cultural narratives, cultural intelligence and problem solving, and intercultural immersion at Macquarie University Bachelor of International Studies before specialising through your chosen major. You will develop intercultural, strategic, and analytical skills through global systems thinking, cultural intelligence, intercultural immersion, and PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab professional experience that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts at North Ryde.
The capstone unit PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab integrates your international studies knowledge through advanced collaborative research and professional practice, connecting major-specific studies with graduate global leadership and strategic communication expectations at Macquarie University Faculty of Arts. You will develop intercultural, strategic, and analytical skills through global systems thinking, cultural intelligence, intercultural immersion, and PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab professional experience that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts at North Ryde.
The Global Leadership and Communication major develops cultural influence and power, global citizenship and leadership, the ethics of decision-making power in global systems, narrative and authority, human futures norms disruption and transformation, uncertainty strategy and foresight, decisions gone wrong, and designing change leadership lab for diplomatic and policy careers. You will develop intercultural, strategic, and analytical skills through global systems thinking, cultural intelligence, intercultural immersion, and PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab professional experience that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts at North Ryde.
The Human and Emerging Technologies major examines technology and society from Plato to NATO, navigating digital worlds, ethics and social futures, designing with technology industry studio, human futures norms disruption and transformation, human technology-interface beyond the frontier, technology gone wrong, and human-tech intervention technology lab for innovation and policy careers. You will develop intercultural, strategic, and analytical skills through global systems thinking, cultural intelligence, intercultural immersion, and PACE Global Futures Challenge Lab professional experience that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts at North Ryde.
Macquarie University, Australia offers February and July intakes for this degree at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Macquarie University or our advisors.
Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Macquarie University, Australia and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 AUD = — MYR
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