[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Bachelor of Politics & International Relations provides students with an in-dept understanding of the exciting discipline of politics and international relations. Students will learn about the workings of political institutions in countries around the world and explore the complex field of relations between nations.

Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.

LENGTH OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Politics & International Realtions is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.

DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Politics & International Relations can be combined with the Bachelors of Applied Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Science in Psychology or the Diploma of Languages (4 year programs) or with the Bachelor of Laws (5 year program).

CAREER OPTIONS

• Government Advisor
• Rolitical Researcher
• Security Analyst
• Foreign Affairs Analyst
• Political Analyst
• Diplomatic Officer
• Intelligence Worker
• Development Officer

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

Bachelor of Politics & International Relations - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing

Bachelor of Politics & International Relations - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing

Bachelor of Politics & International Relations - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)

Bachelor of Politics & International Relations - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

 Student studying the Bachelor of Politics & International Relations have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:

• Entrepreneurship
• International Management
• National Security
• Information Systems
• International Studies
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Political Communication
• Public Relations Studies
• Law & Society
• Public Health
• Sustainability

see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.

Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.

All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS

Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.