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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

Course code: #115710

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $32,040 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    010346B

Options
Work placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

Become a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of human behaviour and knowledge grounded in diverse studies of people, places and politics. 

Practical work placements ensure you are work-ready when you graduate. 

The James Cook University Bachelor of Arts offers twelve majors to choose from. 

Each major provides you with in-depth knowledge in that study area. 

You can choose either a second major or two minors, which can complement your studies or broaden your area of expertise.

Depending on your chosen major, you may also have the opportunity to experience an overseas placement.

Deeply dive into the people, institutions and issues involved in Australian and international politics. 

Explore political processes, policy, diplomacy, political economy, and globalisation of Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

You will examine Australia's global position and role, economic and social policies, traditional and non-traditional threats to security, poverty, and other topics relevant to our modern society.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,474

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,528
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,434
Tuition 1 person $32,040

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English Proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

74
18
listening
18
writing
18
speaking
18
reading

PTE

52
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

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

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

English (Units 3/4,C)

 

GPA:

Canada Secondary School Diploma: 50

China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 73

India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 60/65

 

Foundation Study: 

The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.

Completing the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right. 

Graduating with the Diploma will allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs. 

It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your completed subjects.

Career opportunities

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Psychologist
  • Community Development Officer

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