The world is getting smaller. Borders are blurring. Countries are becoming more interdependent. Globalisation, cross-border trends and foreign policy are affecting individuals more now than at any other time in history. We are truly a global community of citizens, and so the ability to understand and evaluate world issues across the social, cultural, political and economic spectrum is a highly valued skill.

This degree, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of an Asian or European language and overseas study, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market. 

Choose from the following options:

• Chinese International Studies
• Croatian International Studies
• French and Francophone International Studies
• German International Studies
• Italian International Studies
• Japanese International Studies
• Modern Greek International Studies
• Polish International Studies
• Russian International Studies
• Spanish and Latin American International Studies

Key Features

• In this degree, you’ll specialise in one of eight European languages – the largest language offering in New South Wales – or in Chinese or Japanese.
• This degree will provide you with a range of skills crucial to employment across a variety of sectors with an international outlook.
• You’ll develop high proficiency in your target language across various modes of communication.
• You’ll gain an understanding of the society and culture of the countries where your target language is spoken.
• You’ll develop your critical thinking skills through engagement with a range of concepts central to understanding global issues.
• You’ll undertake a session-long in-country study program and have the opportunity to complete an internship.
• Macquarie is ranked in the top five in Australia for arts and humanities (Best Global Universities, US News & World Report, 2018) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).

• Corporate travel consultant
• International aid worker
• International business manager
• International law consultant (after further study)
• Marketing manager
• Policy adviser
• Public service or private consultant
• Teacher (after further study)
• Transnational business and corporations consultant
• Transnational communications or global communications officer
• Banks
• Consulting firms
• Cultural organisations
• Government
• International public sector, including UN agencies and other IGOs and NGOs
• Multinational employers
• Tourism sector organisations
• Transnational communications and global communications industries
• Universities