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Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours)
Griffith University - Nathan Campus, Australia
AUD 34500
Annual Tuition Fee
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Are you passionate about politics, global issues and how decisions shape our world? A Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) will allow you to deep dive into politics, power, and policy - both in Australia and around the world.
You'll explore big questions in the world today like:
- How do political systems work and why do some fail?
- What role does diplomacy and international relations play in global conflicts?
- How do laws get made and who really holds the power?
- Why do some leaders turn authoritarian and how can democracy survive in the face of such challenges?
The Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations is an exciting degree that will help you make sense of the world and prepare you to shape its future.
Highlights of studying Advanced Political Science and International Relations:
- The Honours year of the Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) allows you to delve into advanced concepts. Strengthen your grasp on research and analysis in a specific area of interest and gain advanced knowledge to stand out in the workforce.
- Examine political systems, institutions, and global diplomacy to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing both local and international politics.
- Strengthen your studies with employability courses and practical experiences, including work placements, field study trips, and parliamentary internships, helping you build essential skills and professional connections.
- Acquire the knowledge and expertise required for a career in political science, international relations, law, diplomacy, or public policy, with an emphasis on practical, real-life applications and career preparedness.
Majors
- International Relations
- Political Science and Public Policy
- Security, Conflict and Human Rights
Second Majors
Enhance your studies by adding a second specialisation from a variety of diverse options:
- Chinese Language
- Economics
- French Language*
- German Language*
- Indonesian Language*
- International Business
- Islam-West Relations
- Italian Language
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language*
- Spanish Language
*Available via cross-institutional study at the University of Queensland. These languages are offered only to students enrolled at Brisbane South (Nathan).
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
-
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
34500
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Early Acceptance Award
We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).
Award value | 10% of tuition fees |
Duration | Valid for your first trimester of study |
Level of study | Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply) |
Start | Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025 |
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
- Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.
Terms and Conditions
- Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
- The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
- Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
- If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
- Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
- Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
- Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.
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