Overview

This course provides 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 course offers professional experience and internship opportunities opening up pathway to careers in federal, state or local government, international … For more content click the Read More button below.

Course offerings

Bedford Park

Courses / qualifications may not be offered in all locations and modes each year.  For more information on Mode of Delivery, visit Mode definitions

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Honours Program36 Units
Minors
Recommended Year 1 Electives
Recommended Year 2 and 3 Electives

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

This course aims to:

  • Support students to develop a comprehensive grounding in the core political science disciplines of international relations, politics and public policy – including the capacity to utilise analytical frameworks
  • Provide students with an understanding of Australia’s political system and its place within the regional and global context
  • Prepare students for the workplace and/or further study by supporting them to develop academic and professional competencies in the field of international relations and politics and public policy
  • Provide students with transferable workplace-related skills and experiences

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of power and related theoretical and conceptual frameworks within the disciplines of political science and international relations
2.
Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in policy-relevant contexts
3.
Demonstrate industry-relevant analysis and skills including policy-making, negotiation and problem solving
4.
Demonstrate critical thinking, ethical behaviour and relevant research skills
5.
Communicate effectively to engage different audiences across all discipline areas
6.
Evaluate, analyse and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.

Associations

Course/Exit award association
Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association