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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of International Studies - Spanish and Latin American International Studies

Course code: #C000107

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of International Studies - Spanish and Latin American International Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $40,200 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    54 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    054336G

Highlights
Capstone Project
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Bachelor of International Studies - Spanish and Latin American International Studies

Macquarie’s Bachelor of International Studies will equip you with transferable intercultural skills highly valued in today’s globalised job market.

Having the ability to communicate successfully across cultures, as well as the expertise to apply language and cultural engagement skills in local and global situations, is valuable.

It will enhance your career prospects in a range of professions with an international outlook.

The Spanish and Latin American International Studies specialisation will develop your proficiency in the language and provide you with an understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture and historical and contemporary global trends.

It will also cover identity construction relating to Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America. 

Key features

  • Complete a session-long overseas experience (Undertake an in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments.)
  • Combine your learning with practical and professional experience (Undertake authentic intercultural experiences during an overseas exchange and an internship in Australia or overseas.)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$52,824

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $40,200

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

180
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)
IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

China: 

  • Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       397 (60%)
  • Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         473 (63%)
  • Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  80%
     

India:

  • Indian AISSC    70 - 74%
  • Indian HSSC     70 - 74%
  • Indian ISC        70 - 74%

Iran:

  • Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
  • Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
     

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

  • Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

  • Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.

Career opportunities

  • Aid and development officer
  • International business manager
  • International law consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Policy adviser
  • Public sector adviser
  • Teacher (after further study)
  • Tourism and travel consultant
  • Transnational business or corporations consultant
  • Transnational or global communications officer

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