UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Passionate about global issues, diplomacy, and politics? Our Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science is for future leaders ready to engage with today's most urgent global political challenges. From climate diplomacy to national security, inequality to extremist politics, human rights to modern warfare, you'll gain the skills to understand, analyse, and influence complex issues within Australia and across the globe. With access to unique internships - including placements in Washington, Vienna, and the South Australian Parliament - this is more than a degree. It's your launchpad into leadership, policy, advocacy, and international careers that make a difference. Ranked in the top 2% of the universities in the world The World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities No.1 in SA For learner engagement, skills development, student support and starting salary The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate) No.1 in SA in Political Science The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate) This course is delivered by Flinders University.
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Political Systems and Institutions International Relations Democracy in Australia Public Policy Revolutionary Ideas in Politics Political Economy Year 2: Nationalism, Populism and Democracy America and the World Australian Public Policy International Security and Order in the Twenty-First Century Evaluating China's Re-emergence in the International System Research Methods and Data Analysis 2 option topics Year 3: Cybersecurity, A.I. and the Future of Democracy Foreign Policy in the Digital Age Politics of the Indo Pacific Capstone: Negotiating Emerging Political Challenges Inequality and the Australian Welfare State 2 Internship options, industry projects or electives
Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 70, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.5 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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