International studies provides students with an opportunity to explore and recognise their own cultures and appreciate the richness of multicultural Australia and the world. The course enables understanding of cultures from different perspectives and develops skills to engage harmoniously in the interconnected world.

Course structure

Students may undertake either 100 or 200 hours of study in International Studies. Courses are structured in the following ways:

• a 100-hour course consisting of Core and 2 to 3 options
• a 200-hour course consisting of Core and 6 to 8 options.

Professional learning

• Complete the department approved elective course – International studies microlearning (NR36616)
• Access recordings from statewide staffroom sessions via the Teaching and learning 7-12 statewide staffroom