UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science (Honours) - 4 year direct entry
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science (Honours) at Flinders University is a four-year full-time direct-entry degree that combines the standard major with an honours research year. Students deepen their analysis of international systems, public policy and political theory and develop advanced research, communication and project management skills. In the fourth year students complete a major research thesis with an expert supervisor. Graduates are positioned for leadership, academic and policy-focused roles in Australia and internationally. Indicative international tuition is around 32,600 Australian dollars per year. The course holds CRICOS registration 102682J.
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Course structure
- Year 1: Exploring Fundamentals of Public Policy
- Revolutionary Ideas in Politics
- Foundations in Political Systems and Institutions
- Foundations in Political Economy
- International Security and Order
- An Introduction
- The Politics of the Indo Pacific
- Understanding Democracy in Australia. Year 2: Divided Societies
- America and the World
- Evaluating China's Re-emergence in the International System
- Examining Australian Public Policy
- Australian Indigenous Politics
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- plus option topics. Year 3: Cybersecurity AI and the Future of Democracy
- a capstone on negotiating emerging political challenges
- War Genocide and Post-conflict Justice
- Environmental Politics
- plus options including overseas internship programs. Year 4: the Honours Program in International Relations and Political Science
Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 75, or with a STAT score of 170.0, or with a GPA of 5.0 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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