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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (International Relations)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Extend your skills and knowledge within International Relations and develop your capacity for specialised study and research at a higher academic level.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$16,323 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Extend your skills and knowledge within International Relations and develop your capacity for specialised study and research at a higher academic level.
  • Explore both the traditional theories of International Relations and the emerging field of Human Security.
  • This degree is ideal for school leavers wanting to become a diplomat, or mature-aged students looking for a change in occupation.
  • Honours provides the opportunity for Defence Force personnel to undertake studies in International Relations, to enhance opportunities for promotion.
Further study

This degree serves as a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

  • Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Creative Arts and Media, Social Justice Arts or a related discipline.

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • This degree is designed for students wanting a career where they can make a difference in the world. You will be prepared for a rewarding career in foreign affairs, diplomacy, ethnic affairs, academia, intelligence, defence, international trade, human rights or tourism.
  • Past UniSQ graduates from the International Relations Honours program have successfully gained places in the highly competitive graduate positions in the Australian public service, and positioned themselves for higher research degrees.
  • Individual UniSQ International Relations Honours graduates have gained positions as international relations advisers in federal government departments; as signals and intelligence analysts; teaching English as a second language in Asia; as researchers and university lecturers; and as the authors of books on international relations.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 1 x major 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024 Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024 Monday 2 September Monday 26 August Monday 2 September Friday 6 December

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025 Monday 10 February Monday 3 February Monday 10 February Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December

More information on applying key dates is available.

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