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International intensive electives

Interested in using some of your electives to study for a short time overseas?

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offer a number of international intensive elective options to be completed during the Winter or Summer sessions to suit every course. This allows students who have completed at least 24 credit points to complete an elective overseas on an approved short-term international program.

Elective options

Subject Name	6 CP	8 CP
International Internship	97901	97900
In-Country Contemporary Society Study	977917	977912
In-Country Language and Culture Study	977918	977913

Bachelor of International Studies

Designed to build intercultural communication skills and language proficiency, the Bachelor of International Studies equips students to become global citizens who can operate successfully in diverse contexts, both in Australia and internationally.

The Bachelor of International Studies has been running for nearly 30 years. Read some of our students' stories.

As part of the degree, you’ll select one of three options for an overseas experience, ranging from 2 weeks to a year. For students who choose to go on Global Exchange, we have over 200 partner universities in 42 countries and territories. For those enrolled in the one year International Honours option we have more than 50 partner universities in six countries, where you'll spend a whole year living, studying and learning about another culture. Read the blogs of students completing their In-Country Study. 

You can study one of six languages:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian 
• Japanese
• Spanish

Classes cater for a range of proficiencies, from beginner to advanced.

For students admitted into the International Honours, your country specialisation will align with your language major. For example, if you choose to study Italian and you are admitted into the International Honours, then you will spend two study sessions at a host university in Italy.

Read more about the Bachelor of International Studies

Diploma in Languages, sub-majors and electives

Prepare for a global career by immersing yourself in the study of language and culture before you graduate.

The Diploma in Languages is a concurrent degree that can be taken alongside any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. Engage with the in-depth study of your chosen culture, and choose from six language options, no matter what level of proficiency you’re at:

• Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish

Additionally, you can also create a sub-major within your course through one of the following combinations (upon approval of your Faculty)

• three contemporary society subjects from an International Studies sub-major (SMJ09034)
• a contemporary society subject and two relevant consecutive language and culture subjects known as Specialist Country Studies Sub-major (SMJ09036)
• three consecutive language and culture subjects known as Language Other Than English (LOTE) Studies Sub-major (SMJ09035)

Read more about the Diploma in Languages

BUILD

Living in a globally connected world requires a global mindset and an awareness of your identity as a global citizen.

BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) is a global leadership program that will help you develop your global mindset as a global citizen and harness your leadership potential through a range of local and endorsed elective global opportunities. In addition to a completion certificate at the end of the program, BUILD is recognised on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).

Read more about BUILD

Global Short Programs 

UTS Global Short Programs offers UTS students opportunities to participate in international short-term programs, delivered overseas or virtually, during UTS session breaks. Global Short Programs opportunities include summer or winter schools at partner universities, experiential learning programs, language programs, and international internships. These programs allow students to experience other cultures whilst cultivating new perspectives and learning a broad range of skills that will help them thrive in the future. All Global Short Programs are approved by Faculties and eligible students can receive academic credit and financial assistance. 

Read more about Global Short Programs