The Bachelor of International Studies in Globalisation requires the completion of a core sequence of courses on world history, global political economy and globalisation and a major sequence in a social science discipline, together with an approved program overseas, to be undertaken during the third and fourth years of study. There is scope in the degree for students to study a language in depth. Courses in the Bachelor of International Studies in Globalisation are offered at all levels; they are taught in English and they require no previous knowledge of other languages.

Globalisation has emerged as a defining trend of the early twenty-first century. This program addresses the main themes and debates which relate to globalisation. It locates globalisation in the wider context of world history and global political economy. Questions about the changing role of nation-states, the growing power of international institutions and organisations, and the rising levels of inequality world-wide will be addressed. The relationship between globalisation and national identity will be explored. And the history and contemporary significance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the role they play in globalisation will be clarified. This program will also answer questions such as: What is the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in globalisation? What is the social and cultural significance of globalisation? What is the United Nations (UN), what is its role in the nation-state system and what is the relationship between the United Nations and globalisation?

The basic requirements for the degree are:

1. a total of 192 units of credit.

2. 48 units of credit at level 1, including no more than 12 in any one area of study.

3. the core sequence (36 units of credit) in INST International Studies.

INST1003 - Introduction to Globalisation
INST1004 - World History 2

INST2000 - (Un)Making the Third World A
INST2001 - Twentieth Century

INST3000 - Globalisation and the International System
INST3300 - Theorising International Political Economy

4. an approved major sequence (List D) in one of the following:

Within the Globalisation stream, a major in COMD Comparative Development may also be taken in fulfillment of this requirement.

5. 36 units of credit in approved International Studies-related courses, which include:

6. 6 units of credit in an Upper Level ARTS course.

7. INST3101 and INST3102.

8. 12 units of credit from the University's General Education program at Upper Level.

Pass Degree
To qualify for the award of the degree, a student must obtain, normally over four years of study, a minimum of 192 units of credit in approved courses including:

1. the core program (36 units of credit) in INST International Studies;

2. a major sequence from List D below;

3. 36 units of credit in approved International Studies related courses;

4. a total of 48 Level 1 units of credit, including no more than 12 in any one sequence of study, from Lists A, B and C of the BA Rules;

5. at least 54 units of credit, including a minimum of 24 at Level 1, from Lists A and B of the BA Rules;

6. at least 54 units of credit outside the List D major sequence;

7. 12 units of credit from the General Education program;

8. 6 units of credit from a third year ARTS elective;

9. an approved program at an overseas institution (Overseas Study Program) normally of two semesters undertaken during the third and fourth years of study, and equivalent to 24 units of credit in each semester. Students who enrol for only one semester overseas must complete an alternative approved program of 24 units of credit at the University of New South Wales.

10. to proceed on an Overseas Study Program, students must fulfill the requirements of the University's Exchange Program.

11. students wishing to study in a non-English speaking country must have achieved the required standard of competence in the language concerned as determined by the School of Modern Language Studies;

12. students who do not satisfy these requirements may apply to transfer to the BA program with credit for all courses completed.

Bachelor of International Studies with Distinction

13. The Pass degree of Bachelor of International Studies may be awarded with Distinction where a student has achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% in all courses completed since enrolment at UNSW which are credited towards the degree.

Honours Degree

To qualify for the award of the degree at Honours level in one or two Schools/specialisations, a student must:

14. have obtained 192 units of credit in accordance with the above rules and satisfied the appropriate prerequisites for entry to the Honours level program;

15. obtain a further 48 units of credit in an approved Honours program.

The Honours degree is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions and Class 3). Students who fail to obtain one of these classes may proceed to graduate with the Pass degree.

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If you are interested in the International Studies program in 2005, please refer to the entry for program 3424.