Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (International Relations)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (International Relations)
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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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).
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.
Other majors
- Anthropology
- Contemporary Media Studies
- Creative & Critical Writing
- English Literature
- History
- Journalism Studies
- Public Relations Studies
- Social Justice Studies
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.
Students from different country must have qualifications equivalent to Australia.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.0 and no individual band score of less than 5.5; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 80 and no individual skills score of less than 19; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 50 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 50; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 169 with no less than 162 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1         QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242         Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243         Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244         QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
