Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science

The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science provides you with a comprehensive grounding in politics, public policy and international relations, including an understanding of social, economic and political structures, Australia's regional context, and the international system. This industry-engaged degree offers professional experience and internship opportunities opening up pathway to careers in federal, state or local government, international organisations or the non-profit sector.

The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science aims to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the core political science disciplines of international relations, politics and public policy and an understanding of Australia's political system and its place within the regional and global context.

Students will have the opportunity to explore political parties and institutions, interest groups and electoral systems, health and welfare policy, political theory, comparative politics and political economy, international political economy, globalisation, international relations theory, diplomacy, strategy and foreign policy, international terrorism, security studies and development studies.

City Campus

Flinders City Campus offers a broad range of study areas and is designed for collaborative learning, interactive teaching and industry engagement. Positioned adjacent to the Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace and central to trams and buses, the City Campus provides students with greater connection, convenience and accessibility.

Practical experience

Designed with industry partners, this degree provides you with the practical experience necessary to succeed in the workforce. There are also opportunities to take your studies overseas through internships and short-term study abroad programs.

Your career

On completion of this degree students will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the central analytical concepts within the disciplines of politics, public policy and international relations and employ specialist theoretical knowledge to analyse issues in international and domestic political contexts. Students will be able to apply their professional knowledge to the formulation of policies, the provision of policy and political advice and analysis, and the undertaking of research and apply their professional knowledge in relation to the changing regulatory role of government, and its interactions with business and non-government sectors in domestic or international contexts.

This degree prepares graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities or further study. Potential occupations may include policy analyst, diplomat and public relations specialist; potential employers may include government agencies and private sector businesses.

Honours

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information, please visit our One Year Honours webpage.

Combine your degree

Expand your career by combining your degree with one of the following:

• Bachelor of Accounting (SATAC code 284721)

• Bachelor of Business (SATAC code 285321)

• Bachelor of Laws - Legal Practice Entry (SATAC code 284581)

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Legal Practice Entry (SATAC code 284881)

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information visit Combined Degrees.