Bond University Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability): fees, intakes, entry requirements and structure

International students can complete Bond University’s Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) in 2 years, or 6 semesters, on the Gold Coast Campus. The degree totals 240 credit points. Entry is set at ATAR 65 or IB 24, with English test minimums listed below.

Course snapshot

Program: Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability), a Bachelor Degree
Program code: HS-20043
CRICOS code: 078186G
Study area: International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Duration: 2 years (6 semesters)
Delivery: on campus, Gold Coast Campus

Intakes

Bond lists four on-campus intakes at the Gold Coast Campus:

September 2026
January 2027
May 2027
September 2027

International tuition fees

Fees are listed per semester and for the whole program, in Australian dollars.

2026 entry: AUD 25,040 per semester, AUD 150,240 for the total program
2027 entry: AUD 26,200 per semester, AUD 157,200 for the total program

Bond describes these figures as a guide only. The amount varies with the subjects you choose and the year you start, and the fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.

Entry requirements

Bond’s admission criteria give two academic pathways:

ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank): 65, based on an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent Selection Rank
International Baccalaureate Diploma: a total aggregate score of 24

Students in the final year of secondary school in Australia, or Year 13 in New Zealand, can apply for an early offer before they finish their studies or sit final exams.

Bond also lists entry pathways by country. For China, the listed qualification is the National College Entrance Examinations (Gao Kao). For Taiwan, it is the Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Academic Senior III).

English language requirements

Bond accepts several English tests. Two of the listed minimums are:

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
PTE Academic: overall 58, with no Communicative Score below 50

TOEFL iBT is also an accepted test.

Degree structure

The 240 credit points break down as follows:

Compulsory subjects: 150 credit points
Electives: 30 credit points, for tailoring the degree to your interests
Majors: 4 options available

The majors named in the course description are international relations, Australian studies, digital media, global business, and languages and cultures. The degree is described as interdisciplinary, so you choose a specialist major within it.

Admission scores, fees and intake dates should be checked against the figures Bond publishes for your year of entry, as set out in the program overview above.

Sources

Bond University – Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability)