Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours)
Griffith University
CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Griffith is a leader in this field, ranking in the world’s top 100 for political and international studies for the past four years, boasting a world class staff of political experts. This degree provides highly motivated students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of government, political science and international relations in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at global and domestic levels. You’ll learn about international security, trade, international organisations and human rights, political institutions and processes, business-government relations and more. In your first three years, you’ll explore the politics, policy making and international dynamics that have shaped the contemporary world. In your fourth year, you will acquire high level research skills and take a deep dive into the topic of your choice. You’ll also have opportunities to study abroad or complete a global internship, all designed to enrich your skills and help prepare you for the future world of work. Plus, you’ll have access to BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring, networking and career mapping workshops.
Areas of study
Majors: International relations; political science and public policy; security, conflict and human rights. Optional second majors: Chinese language; economics; French language*; German language*; Indonesian language*;
international business; Islam-West relations; Italian Language; Japanese language; Korean language*; Spanish language. *Via cross - institutional study at The University of Queensland (Brisbane South - Nathan campus only).
Career opportunities
Sectors including the government, international organisations, media, political parties, a range of business environments and the not-for-profit sector, foreign ministries, defence departments, intelligence and aid organisations, political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics, or for organisations such as the United Nations and its agencies.
Professional recognition
Institute of Public Administration Australia, Australian Institute of International Affairs.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.