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Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)

Deakin University

Australia

221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125

Overview

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.
 

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration156 Weeks
  • Intake08 July 2024, 04 November 2024
  • Study TypeOnline & Campus
  • Campuses Deakin University
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    221 Burwood Hwy, BURWOOD, Victoria 3125
    Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, Victoria 3220

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts (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 International Relations, which must include the following:

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

 

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.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of sectors, including aid and development organisations, education, the defence forces, foreign affairs and trade, government departments (including immigration and border security), intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations and research roles.

Students majoring in International Relations should also consider a complementary major sequence or electives in Politics and Policy Studies or major or minor in Middle East Studies.

Academic

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

Entry Requirement

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

 

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