Course overview
This combined degree allows students to complete qualifications in Commerce and International Relations and Political Science with a combined study plan to reduce the overall duration of the degree. The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with the opportunity to develop broad knowledge and competencies to facilitate careers in commercial business-related fields. The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science aims to provide you 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. This degree is subject to approval.
Bachelor of Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with the opportunity to develop broad knowledge and competencies to facilitate careers in commercial business-related fields. This degree focuses on application of knowledge, competencies and capabilities in diverse and global commercial business/organisational contexts. Students will apply their knowledge and competencies to a broad range of commercial business/organisational practices including systems and processes, planning, production, operations and the use of current and emerging data and analytical practices.
There are six majors available: Applied Economics, Business Analytics, Environmental & Resource Economics, Finance, FinTech and Economics, Politics & Public Policy. Pursue one of these majors to explore an area of specialised interest and focus your future career, or choose your own adventure and discover areas you're particularly passionate about as you study.
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science is a degree for students with an interest in political and social questions that arise where they live and overseas. Students will study with SA's largest group of international relations and political science experts. They will have the opportunity to experience unique internship opportunities with the US Congress (Washington) and Consulate (Melbourne), and gain access to South Australian Parliamentary internships and other internship opportunities in the public and private sectors.
Graduates will have skills which are in high demand across many sectors. Today's employers are seeking graduates who can lead, analyse and pre-empt movements within the political arena. As well as specific skills, students will develop enhanced general skills relevant to many jobs. Our graduates are employed in areas including international government and non-government organisations, diplomacy, foreign affairs, social analysis, journalism, research, management, the parliamentary sector, defence, intelligence, foreign aid, humanitarian services, politics, education, language services and media.
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.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24Use the ATAR 60 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- City CampusSA27 July 2026
- City CampusSA

