Bachelor of Arts – International Relations
Bachelor of Arts – International Relations
Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical tools to analyse and evaluate events and issues in world politics. International relations provides an in-depth understanding of the nature and exercise of power in world politics. It covers the origins, constitution and development of the international system; how ideas shape order, justice…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical tools to analyse and evaluate events and issues in world politics.
International relations provides an in-depth understanding of the nature and exercise of power in world politics.
It covers the origins, constitution and development of the international system; how ideas shape order, justice and security; Australia’s role in global affairs and the interplay between domestic, international and transnational politics.
Graduates of this major will be global citizens, intellectually open and flexible, aware of and sensitive to cultural difference and motivated to make positive change through global engagement.
Choose from courses on foreign policy, terrorism, gender, political economy, security studies and more.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Asia-Pacific international relations adviser
- International aid worker
- International business consultant
- Policy adviser
- Foreign policy adviser
- Ministerial officer
- Government relations manager
REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
- OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
