Gain a deep understanding of the political forces that shape the world, while graduating with two versatile degrees that set you up for a global career. You will major in international relations (IR) as part of your arts degree, and enhance your career options by choosing a complementary major and electives from more than 30 disciplines on offer. Then in the masters component, you will explore global governance and the United Nations, IR theory, contemporary international politics and security and strategy.

Boost your employability and broaden your horizons through international experience opportunities. Working alongside leaders from diverse cultures will allow you to see international relations from a unique perspective – an important skill for your career and your life.
 

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Relations, students must complete a total of 36 credit points consisting of 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts and 12 credit points from the Master of International Relations, which must include the following:

• Course requirements for both Bachelor of Arts and Master of International Relations, must be satisfied.
• Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Bachelor of Arts studies

Students must complete 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts, including:

• An approved Bachelor of Arts major sequence in International Relations
• An approved Bachelor of Arts minor sequence of at least 4 credit points, or a second approved Bachelor of Arts major sequence of at least 8 credit points
• No more than 10 credit points of units at level 1
• At least 6 credit points of units at level 3
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• Academic Integrity Module DAI001
• Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Students must have completed 24 credit points of study successfully and achieved a WAM of 60 to continue through to the Master of International Relations. Students not having fulfilled this requirement are eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts as an alternative exit.

Master of International Relations studies

Students must complete 12 credit points from the Master of International Relations, including:

• 4 core units
• 8 credit points of study from one of the Minor Thesis, Research Paper, or Professional Experience Pathways. Course Elective units may be used to form a Specialisation.^

^Course elective units may be used to form up to 2 specialisations

The Faculty offers 2 units AIX160 Introduction to University Study and AIX117 Professional Writing for Work, that are specifically designed to ease the transition into university study. New students are encouraged to enrol in one or both of these units in their first year.

Graduate with a unique skill set that will set you apart from the rest. Find employment across a range of organisations including:

• consulting agencies
• defence forces
• education
• foreign affairs departments
• immigration departments
• media
• multicultural associates
• NGOs
• private sector corporations
• research.

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entr

IELTS - Overall 6 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT - 69 Writing 21

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 169 No band less than 169

PTE - 50 No less than 50 in each skill

OET - Overall C