Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

In this course students will gain a solid knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world around us, exploring present-day issues in politics and policy, including national security, the challenges of modern terrorism, the concept of democratically informed citizenship, and contemporary regional politics in both an Asia Pacific and global context.

Business, Government and Law (BGL) are the primary institutions that shape our world. Graduates from BGL courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these three areas in the context of their specific field of study and the three BGL signature themes of enterprise and innovation, social value and responsibility, and sustainability.

During your time on the course, you’ll engage in focused discussions of major issues, such as counter-terrorism, human security, global governance, foreign aid, trans-national crime, war, energy security, regionalisation, cybercrime and the rise of populism. You’ll graduate able to demonstrate a high-level of theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation of world events and issues, ready for an exciting future in politics or international relations.

Areas of study

Politics and international relations.

Career opportunities

Member of parliament, public affairs consultant, political researcher, intelligence officer, national security adviser, foreign policy adviser, border control adviser, surveillance officer, consular officer, political adviser, diplomatic service officer, political journalist, program director, international development worker, campaign director.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.