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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Business Administration (146JA.3)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Business Administration
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
361506 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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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.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
071078A | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
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.
Make a global career in the political sector your business
Ready to tackle the intriguing world of international relations? This course will arm you with an in-depth understanding of politics, political institutions and their ‘modus operandi’, and give you the competence to apply a range of research methods and analytical thinking techniques to your entrepreneurial strategies.
Course subjects include democracy, national security and government-business relations, and you can further enhance your impressive CV with a range of admin skills, including in management, information systems, accounting, HR and marketing.
Hone your leadership capabilities and learn to negotiate the complexities of the ‘relations between nations’, examine the ethical challenges of international governance and possibly nab a worldly career in foreign affairs, the diplomatic service or in a political research organization. Time to go global!
Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Business Administration and you will:
- gain an in-depth understanding of politics, international relations and their disciplinary perspectives
- develop an understanding of political institutions and how they operate at the national and international levels
- gain competence in a range of politics and international relations research methods, analytical techniques, critical thinking and professional ethics
- increase your business administration skills in subjects like accounting, economics, research, marketing and entrepreneurship.
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
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Business Administration graduates in a range of job sectors, including in:
- Business Organisations
- International Organisations
- State and Federal Government
- Non-Government Agencies
- Government Administration and Planning
- National and International Business
- Political Research Organisations
- Political and Security Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Foreign Affairs
- International Development Organisations
- The Intelligence Community
- Diplomatic Service
Course specific information
Applicants must meet normal university requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree course.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
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/Bachelor of Business Administration (146JA) | 96 credit points
Note:
- 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.
Note:
- From 2018 students complete unit 11011 Professional Orientation (Business) in lieu of unit 9799.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law. Students in this course may choose to complete an Open Elective unit instead.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 9 credit points from anywhere in the University.
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
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0189 Restricred Choice Unit
MJ0189 Unit
MJ0189 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
MJ0189 Two Restricted Choice Units
Two MJ0189 Restricted Choice Units
Two MJ0189 Units
MJ0189 Two Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0189 Restricred Choice Unit
MJ0189 Unit
MJ0189 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
MJ0189 Restricred Choice Unit
Business Law (11220) OR an Open Elective unit
MJ0189 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0189 Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0189 Two Restricted Choice Units
Two MJ0189 Restricted Choice Units
Two Restricted Choice Units
Two MJ0189 Units
MJ0189 Two Units
Semester 2
MJ0189 Restricred Choice Unit
MJ0189 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0189 Unit
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) or an Open Elective unit
Semester 2
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Two Open Elective Units
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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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.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. |
| Provide an advanced understanding of the disciplinary perspectives of politics and international relations. | 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.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. |
| 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. |
Majors
- Major in Business Administration (MJ0135)
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) (MN0205)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (Restricted) (MJ0189)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | B BusAdmin |
| Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 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 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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