Bond University's Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) is a two-year, on-campus degree on the Gold Coast. International tuition is AUD 25,040 per semester for 2026 entry and AUD 26,200 per semester for 2027. English entry is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub score below 6.0.
Program snapshot
- Bond lists the degree as a Bachelor Degree, program code HS-20043.
- Its CRICOS code is 078186G.
- It sits in the study area of International Relations, Politics, and Arts.
- The program runs for 2 years, which is 6 semesters.
- All listed intakes are on-campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
Start dates
Bond lists four intakes:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
Tuition for international students
Fees are quoted per semester and for the whole program.
- 2026: AUD 25,040 per semester, AUD 150,240 for the full program.
- 2027: AUD 26,200 per semester, AUD 157,200 for the full program.
Bond describes these figures as a guide only. Actual fees vary with the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fees that apply are those of your year of entry.
Academic entry scores
Bond states the following for school-leaver pathways:
- ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank): 65, for an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent Selection Rank.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24, as the total aggregate score achieved.
Students in the final year of secondary school in Australia (Year 12) or New Zealand (Year 13) can apply for an early offer, which lets them receive an offer before completing their studies or sitting final exams.
English language requirement
Bond's IELTS Academic requirement is an overall score of 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0.
For the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, the requirement is an overall score of 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50.
Degree structure
The degree totals 240 credit points.
- Compulsory subjects: 150 credit points.
- Electives: 30 credit points, used to tailor the degree.
- Majors: four options are available.
Students can choose a specialist major in international relations, Australian studies, digital media, global business or languages and cultures. Bond describes the degree as interdisciplinary.
Entry by country
Bond's page lists qualification routes for applicants from China (the National College Entrance Examinations, or Gao Kao) and Taiwan (the Senior High School Leaving Certificate, Academic Senior III).
Fees, scores and intake dates are subject to what Bond publishes for the year you enter; check the fees and entry requirements listed in your intake year.