Course overview
This higher education diploma enables students to develop an understanding of the core concepts of business, including management, accounting and marketing. On successful completion, students progress into the Griffith University degree which provides the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of government and international relations in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at global and domestic levels. Students learn about international security, trade, international organisations and human rights, political institutions and processes, business–government relations and more. In years one to three, students explore the politics, policy-making and international dynamics that have shaped the contemporary world. In year four, students acquire high-level research skills and take a deeper dive into a topic of their choosing. For more information, visit Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) at Griffith University.
Course record
Majors
International Relations; Politics and Public Policy. Second majors: Asian business; Chinese language; economics; international business; Islam-West relations; Italian language; Japanese language; Spanish language.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in the public and private sectors, working for government, business or the not-for-profit sector in areas that include providing advice to ministers, managing political campaigns, advising business and community leaders, developing policy and resulting programs, and managing policy and program implementation.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDFebruary 2026
- Gold CoastQLDJune 2026
- Gold CoastQLDOctober 2025
- Gold CoastQLD

