Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

Bachelor

Make a lasting contribution to our global community With the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations degree you'll gain a solid knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world around us.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

SCB201.1, 65

About this course

Make a lasting contribution to our global community

With the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations degree you'll gain a solid knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world around us. Explore present-day issues in politics and policy, including national security, the challenges of modern terrorism, the concept of democratically informed citizenship, and contemporary regional politics in both an Asia Pacific and global context.

During your time on the course, you'll engage in focused discussions of major issues, such as counter-terrorism, human security, global governance, foreign aid, trans-national crime, war, energy security, regionalisation, cybercrime and the rise of populism. You'll graduate able to demonstrate a high-level of theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation of world events and issues, ready for an exciting future in politics or international relations.

What you will learn

study theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both a contemporary and historical context
recognise and assess political change at a local, regional and international level
apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment
examine the political pressures and challenges that societies, governments, security forces and businesses currently face
evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in an Australian and international context.

Career pathways

Member of parliament
Public affairs consultant
Political researcher
Intelligence officer
National security adviser
Foreign policy adviser
Border control adviser
Surveillance officer
Consular officer
Political adviser
Diplomatic service officer
Political journalist
Program director
International development worker
Campaign director

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Canberra Institute Of Technology

Diploma of Government (PSP50122) (30486)

Other Australian Tafe

Any Australian Diploma (AQF5) (25250)

Overseas Institution

Any Overseas Qualification equivalent to AQF5 (25270)

Pannasastra University Of Cambodia

Bachelor of Arts, Major in International Relations (21334)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Business (30299)

Diploma of Business (Extended) (24553)

Xiangtan University

Undergraduate - International Economy & Trading Program (25793)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Canberra.

80.8%

Overall satisfaction

82.4%

Skill scale

69%

Teaching scale

67.5%

Employed full-time

$65k

Average salary

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