International opportunities
At UTS, we believe that a global perspective is an intrinsic quality of academic life. With a large number of international students, multicultural student clubs and strong ties to institutions spanning five continents, there’s plenty to get involved with here in Sydney. But for those looking to roam further afield, there are a number of options available.
Extend your degree with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Combine your degree with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, and immerse yourself in a new language and culture. This unique degree offers unrivalled international academic experience, with students spending two semesters abroad studying at a host university as part of the International In-Country Study component. To find out more about combining your degree with International Studies, take a look at the International Studies course area in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and at the available combined degrees with the Business School: the Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and the Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
Here’s how it works: In the first three years of your degree, you’ll be based at UTS where you’ll combine your business subjects with language and culture studies based on your chosen country major (pick from Argentina, Canada (Quebec), Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latino USA, Mexico, Spain or Switzerland). Once you’ve skilled up, you’ll be ready to launch: you’ll spend your fourth year overseas, putting your language and cultural nous to the test. As well as gaining first-hand experience of life in another country – and accruing course credit while you travel – you’ll also have the chance to think about business in a global context. It’s great news for your degree, and even better news for your career: when you’re out looking for work, an international experience can make you even more attractive to prospective employers.
The international aspect was the most straightforward and the most focused on delivering a genuine international experience, compared to all similar courses. Upon jumping into the Business and International Studies program it became even more apparent how focused the uni is on international awareness, with many different options available for travel, such as BUILD travel grants and AIESEC overseas internships.
- Aaron Ngan, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Complete Study Overseas by Global Exchange
Why not make a global exchange part of your degree? Use 4 elective subjects to complete study for a session through our Global Exchange or Study Abroad programs. With over 240 exchange partners in over 40 countries and territories, UTS has one of the largest international exchange programs in Australia.
Add the Diploma of Languages to your degree
The Diploma in Languages is a concurrent degree that can be taken alongside your degree. Engage with the in-depth study of your chosen culture, and choose from six language options - Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish. The Diploma of Language doesn’t require you to study overseas but can be a great complement to an exchange program and doesn’t have to add any time onto your degree.
Start building your global mindset with UTS BUILD
Extend your global learning beyond travel and start building your global mindset with UTS BUILD. BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) is an extra-curricular global leadership program with a mission to develop self-aware, informed and active global citizens and leaders. Starting with your identity as a global citizen, the program exposes you to global issues and ideas and develops your leadership skills to deliver positive global impact. Participate in interactive workshops, learn from inspiring speakers, join field trips, community activities and much more. Include an immersive overseas experience through Global Short Programs, Global Exchange or In-Country Studies to help you put your learning into practice. All these experiences earn points towards your completion. In addition to a completion certificate, the program is recognised on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).
Go global during your session break
UTS Global Short Programs offers students the ability to experience a short-term overseas or virtual program during the university session break. 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.
Students can choose to make their UTS experience more international by attending summer or winter schools at partner universities, engaging in experiential learning programs, or completing an international internship. All Global Short Programs have been approved by faculties, and eligible students can receive academic credit and financial assistance.
Intern overseas and gain experience that’s credited to your degree
You can complete an overseas internship with one of our international partner institutions and count it for the Business Internship subject, or use an elective subject to study in a short term program at an overseas university. UTS Business School also offers a 6 week Jakarta Internship Program with a focus on Business leadership & entrepreneurship.
By the end of the program, I felt I had matured and established new connections and skills that I find myself constantly applying in work and study. To make the most of an experience like this, always have an open mind and be ready to adapt. Having cultural understanding and empathy was so important in letting me develop relationships ... which enhanced my experience greatly.
- Rianna Darby, Jakarta Intern, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
