The International Studies major at Auckland University of Technology helps you develop the skills to contribute effectively in this changing global environment, and interact with people with different backgrounds and world views.

To contribute to the world's increasing globalization, countries need people who understand the impact of global trends and issues and can interact effectively in a multicultural environment. 

Intercultural competence is a skill highly valued by employers around the world.

In this major, you can include courses in social sciences, business, culture, education, applied linguistics, or languages. 

It’s a great addition to another major, especially in science, technology, engineering, and maths. 

In your second year, you can study overseas for one semester in the US, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Korea, or Taiwan.

What this major covers

International Studies courses:

• Intercultural Competence
• Borders and Boundaries
• Globalization, Innovation, and Change
• Plus one other Bachelor of Arts course

Workplace experience:

Workplace experience is an important part of your degree, and the Work Integrated Learning course is the final part of your degree. 

This is a supervised work placement related to your major(s), for an organization of your choice. 

It's a great way to get industry experience while still being able to get feedback from AUT lecturers, and for many of AUT's students, this workplace experience also leads to a job offer.

Recent placements included the Red Cross, Office of Ethnic Communities, New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) – African Programme; The Palestinian Federation, Chile; ANZ Bank.

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

• Diploma in Arts

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.