Foundation Studies Program (2 Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Navitas Group - La Trobe College - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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44 Months

Duration

CAD 28,912/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Level 3, Sylvia Walton Building, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

Foundation Studies Program (2 Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Program Overview

The Foundation Studies program is equivalent to Year 12 and prepares you for entry into first year degree studies.

Course Structure
In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.

Leading to: Bachelor of Arts

Shape your own future and pursue your passion

Get the flexibility, choice and support you need to turn what you’re passionate about into a rewarding career.

  • Expand your opportunities with an array of around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health and science.
  • Gain real-world experience through an industry-placement at organisations like SBS Radio and the United Nations of Australia.
  • We’re ranked in the world’s top 150 for linguistics and sociology, and the top 250 for politics.
  • With StudyFlex, you have the opportunity to learn both online and on-campus.
  • Studying regionally? You’ll benefit from enhanced online support services, local work placement opportunities and industry network connections with our Regional Connect program.

 

Major: International Studies

The International Studies major allows you to make sense of the social, economic and political factors that contribute to how the world works. In this major, you’ll investigate the systems, structures and laws that shape international affairs from a range of perspectives. You’ll develop a keen sense of why the world faces the problems it does, how history has shaped the world we live in, and how policies to address the greatest global challenges are developed and can be improved. You’ll study subjects about security, economics, slavery, human trafficking, migration, development, international law, international organisations, foreign policy and modern Asia, and you will be strongly supported to study a language, experience the world through overseas study tours, and undertake internships.

The La Trobe International Studies major is taught by world-leading academics who have extensive experience in many areas including the real world of policy-making, international development, and international negotiations. Industry and community leaders will regularly present in your classes, giving you the opportunity to develop your networks. An International Studies major will provide you with the knowledge required to tackle major global challenges, including climate change, war, terrorism, poverty, and inequality. It will also help you understand cultural and political differences and similarities across the world, which is crucial to working effectively internationally. When you complete this major, you’ll have the skills and knowledge required to establish a career dealing with international issues or working internationally.