Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies (3764)
- Approved Abbreviation: BSc/BIntlSt
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3764
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 068793M
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
This double degree program is designed for students who want to combine their interest and expertise in science with a sophisticated understanding of international issues and systems. This will equip them to work in globalised science-based professions and industries. In the Science area, students can design their own academic program within the Bachelor of Science program structure, which must include a science testamur major selected from the following: Zoology, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Food Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Sustainable Environmental Futures
This will be combined with a degree in International Studies that examines the relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems of government within the international system. It develops students’ capacity to analyse the historical development of relations among nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and migration. Students complete a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, and a minor in any Asian language, Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, or Japanese.
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their IRAS Major and language minor subject to WSU limits on advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a B.IS or BA course advisor first.
Students should note that not all majors and units are available at all campuses and travel between campuses may be required.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Admission
The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies apply.
Bachelor of Science
- Assumed knowledge: At least two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
Bachelor of International Studies
- Assumed knowledge: Two units of HSC English at Band 4
- Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or equivalent
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure Current
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of International Studies.
Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Students who wish to exit this double degree after their third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must have completed 240 credit points and completed the subjects as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit points at Level 3 or above
Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this double degree must complete one of the Science testamur majors listed, in the first three years of study.
The conceptual design of this BSc/BIS double degree is as follows:
Years 1 to 3
Students complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Science subjects comprising eight Bachelor of Science core subjects. eight Bachelor of Science testamur major subjects and eight BIS subjects as listed in the program structure below.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 cps with a Diploma in General Science (exit only)
Diploma in General Science (exit only)
Bachelor of Science Core Subjects
Students should note that core subjects will be allocated based on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the relevant Testamur Major sequence.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Core Subjects | ||
| Students are required to complete the following two units: | 20 | |
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Scientific Literacy | ||
| Foundation | ||
| Select two of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 20 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Biometry | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Analytical Science | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Advanced Calculus | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Science Research Methods | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Work Integrated Learning | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Complex Forensic Studies | ||
| Core Capstone | ||
| Select the following: | 10 | |
| Practicum 1 | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors
Students must choose one of the following testamur majors:
Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all campuses.
Years 1 to 4
In Years 1 to 4 students complete the four level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core subjects, plus the eight-subject International Relations and Asian Studies major and one of the four-subject language minors listed.
The Four Level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Students must also complete subjects in the following, as per the chosen program structure
Major - International Relations and Asian Studies
Minor
A minor in one of the following languages must be undertaken in conjunction with the major
Note: The following minors have inherent requirements: Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Please see the link below:
Students should seek program advice in relation to the level 2/3 language sequences
For details of International Studies subjects required please see program 1658 Bachelor of International Studies.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the structure below. Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of International Studies.
Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Students who wish to exit this double degree after their third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must have completed 240 credit points and completed the subjects as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit points at Level 3 or above
Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this double degree must complete one of the Science testamur majors listed, in the first three years of study.
The conceptual design of this BSc/BIS double degree is as follows:
Years 1 to 3
Students complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Science subjects comprising eight Bachelor of Science core subjects. eight Bachelor of Science testamur major subjects and eight BIS subjects as listed in the program structure below.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 cps with a Diploma in General Science (exit only)
Diploma in General Science (exit only)
Bachelor of Science Core Subjects
Students should note that core subjects will be allocated based on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the relevant Testamur Major sequence.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Core Subjects | ||
| Students are required to complete the following three units: | ||
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| Foundation | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry 2 | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Biometry | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Analytical Science | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Functional Proteins and Genes | ||
| Natural Science Research Methods | ||
| Programming Fundamentals | ||
| Work Integrated Learning | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Core Capstone | ||
| Select one of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Applications of Big Data | ||
| Biological Adaptation to Climate Change | ||
| Field Project 1 | ||
| Laboratory Quality Management | ||
| Mathematical Modelling | ||
| Quality Assurance and Food Analysis | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors
Students must choose one of the following testamur majors:
Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all campuses.
Years 1 to 4
In Years 1 to 4 students complete the four level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) core subjects, plus the eight-subject International Relations and Asian Studies major and one of the four-subject language minors listed.
The Four Level 1 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 1052 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship | 10 |
| HUMN 1053 | Diversity, Language and Culture | 10 |
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Students must also complete subjects in the following, as per the chosen program structure
Major - International Relations and Asian Studies
Minor
A minor in one of the following languages must be undertaken in conjunction with the major
Note: The following minors have inherent requirements: Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Please see the link below:
Students should seek program advice in relation to the level 2/3 language sequences
For details of International Studies subjects required please see program 1658 Bachelor of International Studies.
Recommended Sequence Current
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select one core Science Mathematics subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Biometry | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Select one core Science Foundation subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 1001 | Asia in the World | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| Select one Analytical Science subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Advanced Calculus | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Science Research Methods | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Select one testamur major subject (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| POLI 1007 | World Politics and International Relations | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Complex Forensic Studies | ||
| Select two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major): | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Select Science capstone subject: | 10 | |
| Practicum 1 | ||
| Select two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Select three Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| POLI 2006 | Politics of Australia and Asia Relations | 10 |
| Select two Level 2/3 International Relations and Asian Studies major subjects | 20 | |
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 3079 | The Asian Century | 10 |
| Select two Level 2/3 International Relations and Asian Studies major subjects | 20 | |
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of this program who passed this subject in 2022 or ealier.
POLI 1002 Introduction to International Relations, replaced by POLI 1007 World Politics and International Relations
Recommended Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| BIOS 1001 | Biodiversity | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select BA core subject | 10 | |
| Select one core Science Mathematics subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Biometry | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Select one core Science Foundation subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry 2 | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 1001 | Asia in the World | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| Select one Analytical Science subject of the following (depending on testamur major selected): | 10 | |
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Functional Proteins and Genes | ||
| Natural Science Research Methods | ||
| Programming Fundamentals | ||
| Select one testamur major subject (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| POLI 1007 | World Politics and International Relations | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Select two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major): | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Select one Science capstone subject of the following (depending on testamur major chosen): | 10 | |
| Laboratory Quality Management | ||
| Biological Adaptation to Climate Change | ||
| Mathematical Modelling | ||
| Applications of Big Data | ||
| Field Project 1 | ||
| Quality Assurance and Food Analysis | ||
| Select two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Select three Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| POLI 2006 | Politics of Australia and Asia Relations | 10 |
| Select two Level 2/3 International Relations and Asian Studies major subjects | 20 | |
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 3079 | The Asian Century | 10 |
| Select two Level 2/3 International Relations and Asian Studies major subjects | 20 | |
| Select one Language minor subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of this program who passed this subject in 2022 or ealier.
POLI 1002 Introduction to International Relations, replaced by POLI 1007 World Politics and International Relations