BP332
09 Oct 2026
If you are curious about the world’s movements, the influence of culture, the effect of languages in an interconnected world and you wish to create positive social impact, the Bachelor of International Studies offers a future-ready pathway into global careers.
Throughout the program, you will develop a strong understanding of the forces that shape relationships between countries, communities and cultures. The curriculum is clearly designed with defined progression, allowing you to explore global challenges systematically while developing strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and language and communication capabilities.
The International Studies program goes beyond traditional classroom learning. You will engage in a learning environment shaped by global perspectives, and you will have opportunities to study across campuses in Vietnam and Australia, as well as practical learning experiences such as projects and internships. Learning alongside students and academics from diverse backgrounds, you will gain first-hand experience working in multicultural settings.
Graduates build a well-rounded skill set that blends broad professional competencies with specialised knowledge. These include strong communication and language skills, cultural awareness, self-direction and the confidence to navigate complex international contexts.
Explore the nature and politics of language and global issues and grow a stronger appreciation for cultures and communities.
Understand international systems and global processes, enhance your capacity to act as a global citizen and effect positive social change.
Develop advanced language proficiency, cultural competence and the ability to utilise cutting-edge translation and interpreting technologies and tools.
The program also offers nine minors that students can flexibly choose from based on their personal interests and career orientation. Details are in the program structure.
Year 1 |
And 5 courses from your chosen combination of major and minor. |
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Year 2 |
And 6 courses from your chosen combination of major and minor. |
Year 3 |
And 5 courses from your chosen combination of major and minor. |
You can choose several combinations
A major is a primary focus for your study, typically 96 credit points (8 standard courses).
A minor is a secondary focus of study, typically 48 credit points (4 standard courses).
* Interdisciplinary Minor: courses delivered by a directly related program, typically 96 credit points (8 standard courses).
**University electives: choose up to 4 elective courses from any program at RMIT.
***Program options: choose from courses in the Program options list and all courses listed within each minor.
Each major combines core disciplinary knowledge with research, professional practice and global engagement opportunities, allowing students to tailor their learning to specific interests and career pathways.
The Language and International Relations major focuses on the politics of language and global affairs. You will study international relations theories, global governance, conflict, and diplomacy, while strengthening written and verbal communication skills. This major prepares you for roles requiring cross-cultural negotiation, policy development, and ethical leadership.
The Development and Social Equity major equips you with knowledge and practical tools to address global challenges such as poverty, gender equality, migration and climate change. You will develop the ability to engage with development and humanitarian work, while strengthening your role as a globally minded citizen capable of creating positive social impact.
The Translating and Interpreting major develops advanced language proficiency and cultural expertise. You will train using industry-standard translation and interpreting technologies, including specialised software and interpreting booths, and learn to translate written texts and interpret spoken communication in real time across diverse contexts.
Ethics and Professional Issues in Translating and Interpreting
Complete four consecutive Japanese language courses (depending on Japanese language proficiency level at entry)
These are minors from a directly related program.
Program guides for RMIT Saigon South (Select "Vietnam Semester 3"from the drop-down menu in the top right corner).
RMIT offers a multicultural learning environment (including teaching by Japanese nationals in the Japanese minor) and other highly qualified academics who have a background in the industry.
The Bachelor of International Studies places a strong emphasis on face-to-face learning in years one and two, followed by two WIL (Work-Integrated-Learning) courses, and further cultural studies in your final year. The WIL courses include a project and an internship where you can put what you’ve learned into real-world practice.
As part of the capstone project, you will develop a bilingual product, system or event. You will expand and enhance your cross-cultural communicative skills and knowledge through engaging problem-based tasks that focus on language issues in a globalised context.
Assessment tasks in this program will include some of the following:
In this program, you will be assessed on your development of program learning outcomes in areas of communication, lifelong learning, global outlook, cultural and social awareness and work preparedness.
RMIT provides world-class blended learning with both face-to-face and online experiences in a global network, a supportive community, and real-world skills.
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT honours or postgraduate program in Vietnam and Australia.
Payments can be made each semester, on a course-by-course basis.
Fee program |
Annual tuition fee(based on full time study load - 8 courses) |
Whole program fee(24 courses - 288 credits)
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| 14,345 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 375,840,000 VND | 43,035 USD (indicative USD fee) ~ 1,127,520,000 VND |
Successfully complete RMIT Vietnam English Advanced, or complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For other recognised English results, please view English equivalency requirements.
The Translating and Interpreting major requires students to translate between languages; accordingly, you need to demonstrate advanced language skills in two languages, one of which will be English.
You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency in your selected language other than English (LOTE) through attainment of the following results.
If you choose the Japanese minor, you are required to complete the LOTE and Japanese placement form but there is no required Japanese language proficiency level at entry.
Upon completing the LOTE and Japanese placement form at the time of application, RMIT will decide whether a LOTE or Japanese placement test is required.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
For TOEFL iBT, any tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be the TOEFL iBT Australia test. TOEFL iBT results reported on a 1–6 score scale are not accepted.
Previous study and proficiency tests are recognised for two years from the completion date or test date to the program commencement date unless stated otherwise.
Where you have achieved more than one form of English language proficiency only the most relevant achievement will be considered in the admission decision.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Successfully complete English for University for entry into this program.
Come from a partner institution? RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world. If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT, you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program.
Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT.
If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team for more information.
