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Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Business (SCMG01.1)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 65 | On campus |
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 |
View teaching periods | 361528 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
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 |
View teaching periods | 098999D |
| 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.
Learn the business of politics
Discover the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping our world and combine these with the core disciplines of business and management to open an exciting and challenging future involving international politics, national security, business and innovation.
UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Business double degree will cover a range of topics designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and strategies behind business and politics around the world – and then explore how issues such as Brexit, the Trump presidency, war, energy security and marriage equality and how they have the potential to influence change on a global scale.
The course will also teach you how to develop high level theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation skills and use these to academically critique international issues, such as democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism, and contemporary regional politics in the Asia Pacific in an international context.
Based in Canberra, the centre of political influence in Australia, this course will also give you unrivalled access to a network of professional and government contacts, practical exposure and the opportunity to study real-world situations through project work, internships and mentorships.
Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and Bachelor of Business at UC and you will:
- study theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both a contemporary and historical context
- explore critical business theories and strategies in relation to management, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship and innovation and international business
- recognise and assess political change at a local, regional and international level
- apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment
- develop exceptional theoretical and technical business management skills
- examine the political pressures and challenges that societies, governments, security forces and businesses currently face
- cultivate effective change management skills
- evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in an Australian and international context.
Career opportunities
The UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Business double degree is a unique qualification that offers highly transferrable skills. Gain access to a wide range of positions both locally and international, including as a:
- Member of Parliament
- Public affairs consultant
- Political researcher
- Political advisor
- Management consultant
- Intelligence officer
- National security adviser
- Foreign policy adviser
- Border control adviser
- Surveillance officer
- Consular officer
- Political adviser
- Diplomat
- Political journalist
- Program director
- International development worker
- Campaign director
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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.
Professional accreditation
Refer to individual courses.
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
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 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 Business (SCMG01) | 96 credit points
Note:
- Unit 11180 Marketing Research Methods has been closed and replaced with unit 12055 Marketing Analytics from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11181 Relationship Marketing has been closed and replaced with unit 12054 Big Data in Marketing from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11177 Negotiation and Sales Management has been closed and replaced with unit 12053 Integrated Marketing Communication from 2024.
Note:
- From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655.
Note:
- From 2024, 11176 Marketing Fundamentals has moved to CM0014 Core Major in Business. Students who completed 11176 before 2024 can count this unit towards SM0020 and are not required to complete 12050.
- From 2024, Students who have not yet completed 11176 towards SM0020 are to complete 12050.
Note:
- Unit 11203 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 11379 from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11199 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 9531 from 2024.
Note:
- Unit 11190 has been closed. Students are to enrol in 11197 from 2024.
- 1. - The Specialist Major in Management has been revised for 2024 & contains new units. The previous version of this major can be found in the 'Superseded Majors' section.
- 2. The award name for the Business part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Completion of the Specialist Major in Marketing leads to the award 'Bachelor of Business (Marketing)'.
- 3. The new Specialist Major in Sport Management is available from Semester 1, 2020.
- Select one of the following streams:
Note:
- From 2024, units 10158, 10236, 11166, 11167 and 11168 have been replaced with new BGL Internship units.
- 1. The internships and the International Business Study Tour options will require either in person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.
- 2. Students must pass a minimum of 1 unit from Part A. Two units may be chosen from Part A or one from Part A and one from Part B.
- 3. Students who undertook two units listed in the current Part B section prior to 2024 can still count the units towards their course. Students from 2024 need to select at least 1 unit from Part A.
- International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
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.
- Where units are duplicated in these majors, additional open elective units will be taken instead to meet credit point requirements.
- SM0024: This major has been revised from 2024. Students who commenced before 2024 should seek course advice.
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
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Semester 2
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
SM0026 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
SM0026 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Semester 2
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
Open Elective Unit
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
11012 Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Government and Policy Core Major Restricted Choice Unit OR Business Core Major Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
11237 Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) OR 11173 Professional Evidence (Business)
National Security OR International Politics Steam Unit
Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard 4 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (SM0020)
- Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
- Core Major in Business (CM0014)
- Specialist Major in International Business (SM0023)
- Specialist Major in Management (SM0024)
- Core Major in Government and Policy (CM0008)
- Specialist Major in Marketing (SM0025)
- Specialist Major in Sport Management (SM0027)
- Specialist Major in Service Management (SM0026)
- Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (SM0022)
- Specialist Major in Politics and International Relations (SM0030)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
| Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) | BBus (Entrepreneurship&Innovation) |
| Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | BBus (HumanResMgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (International Business) | BBus (IntlBus) |
| Bachelor of Business (Management) | BBus (Mgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |
| Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | BBus (ServiceMgt) |
| Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | BBus (SportMgt) |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) (MGB101)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (MGB103)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) (MGB104)
- Bachelor of Business (Management) (MGB105)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (MGB106)
- Bachelor of Business (Service Management) (MGB107)
- Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (MGB108)
- Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (SCB201)
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 22 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email: international@canberra.edu.au or Phone: +61 2 6201 5342 |
| 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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