Degree Structure: Bachelor of International Relations majoring in Japanese Studies
Program code: BINTR
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 18 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 18 units for Electives
Complete 66 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 48 units for all Program Core
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
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Course code
POLI1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
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Course code
POLI1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
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Course code
POLI1003
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Units
6
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Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
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Course code
POLI1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Environmental Politics
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Course code
POLI1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Approaches in International Relations
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Course code
POLI2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Political Economy
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Course code
POLI3012
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Units
6
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Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
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Course code
POLI3013
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
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Course code
SOCI2019
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Units
6
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Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
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Course code
SOCI3903
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 18 units comprising:
- 18 units from University-wide electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective optionsComplete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Japanese IA
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Course code
LANG1501
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IB
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Course code
LANG1502
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIA
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Course code
LANG1503
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIB
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Course code
LANG1504
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIA
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Course code
LANG2501
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIB
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Course code
LANG2502
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia: Cultures & Identities
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Course code
LANG2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
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Course code
POLI3011
|
Units
6
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Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Japanese IIA
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Course code
LANG1503
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIB
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Course code
LANG1504
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIA
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Course code
LANG2501
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Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IIIB
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Course code
LANG2502
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia and the World
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Course code
LANG1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Asian Cultures
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Course code
LANG1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia: Cultures & Identities
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Course code
LANG2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Asia Beyond Climate Change
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Course code
POLI3011
|
Units
6
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