International Studies

International Studies provides students with an opportunity to explore and recognise their own cultures, and appreciate the richness of multicultural Australia and the world. As Australia is part of the Asia-Pacific region, the International studies course lends itself to an emphasis on, but is not limited to, this region.

Students gain knowledge of different cultural practices, values, beliefs and heritages to form a broader world-view. They gain skills to recognise fact, detect bias and challenge stereotypes by exploring cultural difference and interconnectedness. This enables students to understand and value inclusion, and to respect the rights of others.

Students learn to conceptualise and explore interrelationships and empathise with others at a local, national, regional and global level.

In summary, International studies equips students with intercultural sensitivities and the critical skills of analysis and intercultural understanding to participate in, and contribute to, building a cohesive and just world.

This Stage 5 elective is a Department of Education approved elective course. Please note, this elective will not be listed on a student's Record of School Achievement (RoSA).