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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
International Relations and Political Science can lead to powerful, global careers. Career opportunities exist in South Australia and abroad in foreign affairs, policy, diplomacy, analytics, trade, or international business. Roles include:
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include: Ambassador, International development consultant, Foreign policy advisor, Human rights advocate, Trade negotiator, Diplomatic security officer, Global risk analyst.
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Political Systems and Institutions
Year 1 core topic
International Relations
Year 1 core topic
Democracy in Australia
Year 1 core topic
Public Policy
Year 1 core topic
Revolutionary Ideas in Politics
Year 1 core topic
Political Economy
Year 1 core topic
Nationalism, Populism and Democracy
Year 2 core topic
America and the World
Year 2 core topic
Australian Public Policy
Year 2 core topic
International Security and Order in the Twenty-First Century
Year 2 core topic
Evaluating China's Re-emergence in the International System
Year 2 core topic
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Year 2 core topic
Cybersecurity, A.I. and the Future of Democracy
Year 3 core topic
Foreign Policy in the Digital Age
Year 3 core topic
Politics of the Indo Pacific
Year 3 core topic
Capstone: Negotiating Emerging Political Challenges
Year 3 core topic
Inequality and the Australian Welfare State
Year 3 core topic
The Great Powers of the Middle East, 1798-2001
History (International Relations) minor – Year 2
Terrorism and Society: From the Reign of Terror to AI Qaeda
History (International Relations) minor – Year 2
Guns and Butter: The United States in the Long 1960s
History (International Relations) minor – Year 3
Turning Points in History
History minor option topic
History's Killing Fields: From Ancient to Modern
History minor option topic
Dictators and Democrats in Modern Europe
History minor option topic
'The Lucky Country'? A Brief History of Australia
History minor option topic
Destination Australia: Migration Since 1900
History minor option topic
Empires: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
History minor option topic
One Nation Under God? Religion in American Public Life
History minor option topic
Slavery and Unfreedom in Australia and the Indo-Pacific
History minor option topic
Britannia's Rise and Fall: Colonial and Post-Colonial Experiences
History minor option topic
Listening Up: Colonialism, Race and Gender
Gender Studies minor – Year 2
Memory and the Politics of Difference: Sex, Race and Belonging
Gender Studies minor – Year 2
Global Feminist Activism
Gender Studies minor – Year 3
Thinking through the Body
Gender Studies minor option topic
Media and Cultural Identities: Gender, Race and Sexuality
Gender Studies minor option topic
Crimes of the Flesh: Sex and 'Deviance' in Australian History
Gender Studies minor option topic
Sexualities: Identities Power and Resistance
Gender Studies minor option topic
Medieval and Renaissance Women's Literature and Lives
Gender Studies minor option topic
Common Questions
Students have access to unique internships including placements in Washington, Vienna, and the South Australian Parliament. In the third year, students can also undertake industry projects or electives as part of their hands-on experience.
The guaranteed entry ATAR is 70.00. Alternative entry options include a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.5, or a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. A pathway option via the Arts | Diploma in Arts is also available. For international students, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with Speaking and Writing each at 6.0) or a Pearson overall score of 50 is required. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge requirements.
Yes. After your first year, you can focus on an area that interests you by choosing a minor. Available minors include History (International Relations), Gender Studies, and French (available as Beginners or Continuers), among others. You can also choose option topics and electives throughout the degree to tailor it to your career goals.
For 2026, the annual indicative fees are $17,399 for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students and $36,300 for Full Fee Paying (FFP) students. The course is offered with intake dates in March and July, and is deferrable.
Graduates can pursue careers in foreign affairs, policy, diplomacy, analytics, trade, and international business. Specific roles include Policy Adviser (typical salary $105K), Intelligence Analyst (typical salary $93K), Diplomat, Policy and Planning Manager, Government Relations Manager, and Public Affairs Manager. With further postgraduate study, careers can extend to Ambassador, International Development Consultant, Foreign Policy Advisor, Human Rights Advocate, Trade Negotiator, and Global Risk Analyst.
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