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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

Course code: #SCB201

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $34,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    56 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    095939G

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

With the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations degree at the University of Canberra, you'll gain a solid knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues shaping the world around us. 

Explore 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 the Asia Pacific and global contexts.

During your course, you’ll engage in focused discussions of major issues, such as counter-terrorism, human security, global governance, foreign aid, transnational 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.

Work Integrated Learning

The structure and content of this degree have been informed by the needs of employers and industry specialists, making it relevant to successful employment and career outcomes. 

It includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in the form of internships, capstone units, workplace simulations and Study Abroad opportunities. 

The discipline-based professional practice units have been developed in association with the Australian Political Studies Association (APSA), The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). 

The degree also has its dedicated student association – PIRaNaS (Politics, International Relations and National Security).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,250

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,250
Tuition 1 person $34,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts from any previous study
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English;
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Passport or Visa documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

UC College offers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at the University of Canberra College English Language Centre (UCCELC), conveniently located on the Bruce campus in Canberra. 

CourseEntry requirementLead to
General EnglishIELTS 4.0(AE1)
Academic English1(AE1)IELTS 4.5(AE2)
Academic English2(AE2)IELTS 5.0(AE3)
Academic English3(AE3)IELTS 5.5

(AE4)

UC undergraduate degrees

Academic English4(AE14)IELTS 6.0University’s Master’s degrees 

Academic background and requirement

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

  • Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent
  • Work experience
     

Assumed knowledge:

None.

China:

  • National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) 441 out of 750 total aggregates. (%58.8)

India: 

  • Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE): %65
  • All Indian Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): %65

International Foundation Studies

If you’re an international student who hasn’t met the University of Canberra’s entry requirements for your preferred UC undergraduate degree, the International Foundation Studies program is an accredited pre-university Pathways program that can help you achieve your goal of university education.

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

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