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Bachelor of International Relations

  • Bachelor

The world is changing. What is causing that change? Can conflict be contained? How can nation-states and citizens influence the course of climate change?International Relations examines the political and societal forces of international change.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
334021, 022493C
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$40,500 per year / $121,500 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Your passport to success

The world is changing. What is causing that change? Can conflict be contained? How can nation-states and citizens influence the course of climate change?

International Relations examines the political and societal forces of international change. To study it is to delve into politics, history, economics, sociology and international law.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

In our Bachelor of International Relations you can specialise in international relations and security, global governance, global justice, citizenship and human rights. In core studies you will:

  • study key actors in global politics and the challenges they face
  • consider relationships that involve power, authority, influence, conflict, and cooperation
  • analyse political institutions and business-government relations
  • learn about the history of globalisation and foreign-policy making.

You can also boost your employability and cross-cultural awareness by:

  • studying a language
  • going on overseas study tours
  • completing an internship
  • enrolling in overseas exchange programs.

Career pathways

Our graduates emerge ready for exciting roles across Australia and around the world. You might find yourself at the United Nations as a human rights officer. You could work as a policy advisor or an intelligence analyst in a government agency or a non-governmental organisation. You might be a public relations expert or marketing consultant for an international business. Perhaps you'll write political news. Or you could work in foreign affairs, strengthening partnerships and providing aid to developing countries.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.




  • Get a clear understanding of big picture global politics
  • Intern with a NGO or organisation concerned with international affairs.
  • Ranked in top 200 globally for Arts and Humanities^

^QS World University Rankings, by subject, 2022



Course structure

Students can take a minor in:
  • Chinese Studies
  • French Studies
  • Geography, Environment and Population
  • German Studies
  • History
  • Indonesian Studies
  • International Business
  • International Development
  • Italian Studies
  • Japanese Studies
  • Modern Greek Studies
  • Spanish Studies

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Adelaide.
69.6%
Overall satisfaction
74.2%
Skill scale
50.4%
Teaching scale
68.4%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary