This is the second year of your combined degree.

You will study a combination of professional and International Studies subjects. 

Typical study program

Autumn/First session: April-August

  • Continue your professional degree subjects
  • Commence International Studies subjects:
    • Study the first of your four consecutive Language and Culture subjects*
    • You will also study Foundations in International Studies* 
  • We recommend noting tips for how to be an effective language learner
  • Language and culture coordinators will give you pointers on online/out-of-session language acquisition
  • Think critically about language, culture, and the idea of "international studies"
  • Attend a face-to-face briefing with your major cohort; thereby getting to know your ICS peers; your Major coordinator; and a returnee from your major country 

*Check your degree structure for variations to this study pattern. 

Spring/Second session: August-October

  • Continue your combined study: your second Language and Culture subject as well as subjects in your professional degree
  • Begin more detailed preparations for your In-country study placement 
  • Enrol in subjects for the following year. UTS will notify you of when enrollment opens.