Course overview
Griffith is a leader is this field, boasting a world class staff of political experts. This degree will provide you with a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at the global and domestic levels. You’ll learn about political institutions and processes, business-government relations, foreign policy and globalisation. In your first year you’ll develop your understanding of political science and international relations. In your second and third years, you’ll expand this knowledge by completing a major. You’ll also have the option to complete a parliamentary internship or a work placement in your final year. Opportunities to study abroad or complete a global internship are also available, all designed to enrich your skills and help prepare you for the future world of work.Additionally, you'll have access to BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring, networking and career mapping workshops. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations at GU.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Political Science and International Relations/B Political Science and International Relations. Refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Business/B Government and International Relations; D International Tourism and Hotel Management/B Government and International Relations.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Political Science and International Relations/B Political Science and International Relations. Refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Business/B Government and International Relations; D International Tourism and Hotel Management/B Government and International Relations.
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Career Opportunities
Depending on your major, you may find opportunities providing advice to government and business leaders, developing policy and managing programs in areas such as economic, environmental and social policy, diplomacy and trade relations. You may also find a job in foreign ministries, defence departments, and intelligence and aid organisations, or work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics, or for organisations such as the United Nations and its agencies. With your strong analytical and critical thinking skills, you’ll be able to pursue work in a broad range of sectors including the government, international organisations, media, political parties, a range of business environments and the not-for-profit sector.
Majors
International relations, political science and public policy, security, conflict and human rights.
Second majors: economics; Islam-West relations; Languages (Chinese, French*, German*, Indonesian*, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Spanish). *Via cross-institutional study (Brisbane South - Nathan campus only).
Second majors: economics; Islam-West relations; Languages (Chinese, French*, German*, Indonesian*, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Spanish). *Via cross-institutional study (Brisbane South - Nathan campus only).
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
24.4-24.8Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
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