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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (124JA.3)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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70 | On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
361503 | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
068975E | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
View requirements | 7 |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Understand the world around you and learn to contribute responsibly
Delve into the inner workings of differing political institutions around the world and explore the complex field of how nations interact. You can be assured that you will receive a broad and up-to-date education in the range of contemporary topics including governance, public policy, public administration, national security and border control. And, also undertake two majors in politics and international relations and governance and policy.
Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations at UC and you will:
- learn about politics and international relations from both a historical and contemporary context
- develop an advanced understanding of the disciplinary perspectives of politics and international relations
- understand political institutions and processes such as how to operate at a national level, political practices, governance and policy, national security and border control
- understand political institutions at an international level including foreign policy, implications of globalisation and post-globalisation
- develop competence in a range of research methods and analytical techniques
- enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem solving abilities
- choose an elective major from a wide range of options including political communication, international studies, international business and national security studies.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
- State and federal government
- National and international business
- Intelligence community
- Diplomatic service
- Foreign affairs
Course specific information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Management with a major in government and politics. You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of first year if your grade average is strong.
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Security check for the National Security internships.
Assumed knowledge
No knowledge is assumed for this course.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (124JA) | 72 credit points
- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
- Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
- From 2018 students should complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) in lieu of unit 9799.
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
8296 Introduction to Government & Policy OR an Open Elective unit
8296 Introduction to Politics & Government OR an Open Elective unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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Provide an understanding of political institutions and processes and how they operate including, at the national level, institutions and practices of politics, governance and policy, national security and border control; and at the international level, foreign policy, international institutions and the implications of globalisation and post-globalisation. | Students will develop analytical and critical capacities as they engage with the complex issues relating to politics and international relations. Students will develop information literacy and numeracy and their competencies in the use of information as they engage wit the disciplinary perspectives and characteristic methods of enquiry of Politics and International Relations studies. Students will engage with complex ethical and political questions, strategic thinking, and problem solving as they study processes in politics and international relations. Students will learn to express knowledge, ideas and opinions in politics and international relations, both orally and in written form with confidence and clarity. Students will be able to select and use appropriate information and communication technology to retrieve, manipulate and present information. |
Students will develop an understanding of and competence in a range of politics and international relations research methods and analytical techniques and the ability to apply these to research tasks. Students will develop generic skills and attributes that will equip students for success in professional life including critical thinking and professional ethics. | Students will develop information literacy and numeracy as they develop basic competency in a range of politics and international relations research methods. Students will develop an appreciation of research ethics and related questions of social responsibility. Students will develop problem solving skills and develop their capacity to work with others to create effective workplace relations. Students will develop as independent self-directed learners with the capacity and motivation for life-long learning and obtain personal attributes that will allow them to be independent thinkers and agents for change. Students will be confident in themselves and their own skills and knowledge. |
To provide an in-depth understanding of politics and international relations paying attention to both the historical and contemporary context. | Students will develop analytical and critical capacities as they engage with the complex issues relating to politics and international relations. Students will be encouraged to develop innovative solutions to problems facing society as they consider, for example, ethical and policy issues relating to politics in an international context. |
Provide an advanced understanding of the disciplinary perspectives of politics and international relations. | Students will learn to appreciate the values that underpin relations between states and the democratic and non-democratic systems that underpin these. Students will be able to present arguments and ideas effectively and have the capacity to analyse and assess these arguments. |
Majors
- Minor in International Politics Foundation (MN0147)
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) (MN0203)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (Restricted) (MJ0189)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in International Management (MJ0064)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Management (MJ0086)
- Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Legal Studies (Business) (MJ0295)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
Honours
High achieving students will be eligible to enrol in the fourth year Bachelor of Philosophy Honours program.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Prospective Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au Ph: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
