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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Communication and Media (SCAR01.2)
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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Communication and Media
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
View teaching periods | 361529 |
| 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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Arts and Communications Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
View teaching periods | 099000D |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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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
Learn how to communicate at the highest levels
If you’re interested in a career in the fast-paced world of international politics, media and communication, then the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor Communication and Media course will give you the skills, knowledge, qualifications and confidence to engage in top level discussions at the highest levels.
This course will cover the theory and practical application of political principles, concepts and the issues that are shaping the global geopolitical landscape, while simultaneously developing your creative, critical, professional and personal communication capabilities.
Collectively, you’ll gain a high level of theoretical and empirical analysis skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to use communication and media to inform, engage, persuade and influence change across a wide range of audience demographics.
Each elective is taught within a smaller, more personalised class, offering students an individually tailored learning environment that will ensure they’ll receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.
Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and Bachelor of Communication at UC and you will:
- explore theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both contemporary and historical contexts
- learn strategy and campaign development, social and digital analytics, the basics of graphic design and visual language, multi-media production and stakeholder management
- apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment
- evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in Australian and international contexts
- apply professional judgement and knowledge in adapting marketing communication theories, principles and methodologies across diverse social, cultural and organisational contexts
- become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
- evaluate the cultural, historical and theoretical models of corporate and public communication in the context of professional practice
- produce professional communication and media work that supports, promotes or critiques a range of domestic and global programs or issues.
Career opportunities
The UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Communication and Media double degree offers highly transferrable qualifications that could easily lead to successful careers as a:
- member of parliament
- public affairs consultant
- political researcher
- intelligence officer
- national security adviser
- foreign policy adviser
- political adviser
- diplomat
- campaign director
- campaign manager
- brand manager
- digital advertising sales manager
- marketing manager
- media analyst
- freelance consultant
- public affairs manager
- corporate communications manager
- media analystcommunication strategist
- marketing manager.
Join our Politics webinar
Get the inside scoop on Politics at UC, at an upcoming course information webinar. Connect with faculty staff, chat with a current student and learn how the program can pave the way to a range of rewarding and exciting careers.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 |
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 Communication and Media (SCAR01) | 96 credit points
Note:
- 1. From 2022 11017 Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning and 11018 Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning are no longer offered.
- 2. From 2025, unit 12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) replaces unit 11829 Professional Practice (Internships A)
- 3. Students in the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) must complete one of 11575 or 12144 and 11832.
- 4. Students in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) must complete 11830 and can then choose their final Professional Practice unit.
- 5. All other students must select two units from 12144, 11830, 11832 and 11833. Please email FAD.student@canberra.edu.au and request a personalised course plan if you are not sure.
- Select one of the following streams:
Note:
- Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
- Students will only complete one Professional Orientation unit and take an Open Elective unit to meet credit point requirements.
- The award name for the Communication & Media part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Spclst Major in Journalism leads to the award 'Bachelor of Communication & Media (Journalism)'.
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
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Open Elective unit
Year 1
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 4
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 4
Semester 1
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 1
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Year 4
Semester 1
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Open Elective unit
Year 1
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Open Elective unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media) OR 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy)
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Core Major in Government & Policy Restricted Choice unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Stream Unit
Course duration
Standard 4 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Core Major in Communication and Media (CM0002)
- Specialist Major in Marketing Communication (SM0008)
- Specialist Major in Journalism (SM0007)
- Specialist Major in Corporate and Public Communication (SM0006)
- Core Major in Government and Policy (CM0008)
- Specialist Major in Sports Media (SM0009)
- Specialist Major in Politics and International Relations (SM0030)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
| Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communication) | BComm&Media (Corp&PubComm) |
| Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) | BComm&Media (Jnl) |
| Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication) | BComm&Media (MktgComm) |
| Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) | BComm&Media (SportsMedia) |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communication) (ARB101)
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) (ARB102)
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication) (ARB103)
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) (ARB104)
- Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (SCB201)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226 |
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