Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations
228011
Humanities and social sciences
Studying with a world leader, you will develop a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at the global and domestic levels. By learning about political institut […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$16500 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan/Mt Gravatt)
Course outline

Griffith is a leader is this field, ranking in the world’s top 100 for political and international studies for the past four years and boasting a world class staff of political experts. This degree will provide you with a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the modern world and the forces that shape these dynamics at the global and domestic levels. You’ll learn about political institutions and processes, business-government relations, foreign policy and globalisation. In your first year you’ll develop your understanding of political science and international relations. In your second and third years, you’ll expand this knowledge by completing a major. You’ll also have the option to complete a parliamentary internship or a work placement in your final year. Opportunities to study abroad or complete a global internship are also available, all designed to enrich your skills and help prepare you for the future world of work. Additionally, you’ll have access to BusinessPLUS, which offers mentoring, networking and career mapping workshops. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations at GU.

Majors

International relations; political science and public policy; security, conflict and human rights. Second majors: Asian engagement; economics; international business; Islam-West relations; Languages: Chinese; French*; German*; Indonesian*; Italian, Japanese; Korean*; Spanish. *Via cross-institutional study at The University of Queensland (Brisbane South – Nathan campus only).

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Political Science and International Relations/B Political Science and International Relations.
Refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Business/B Government and International Relations; D International Tourism and Hotel Management/B Government and International Relations.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

76.20

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

84.20

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

71.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.15

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

65.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

70.20

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

5

Percentage of all students

38.5%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

13

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Depending on your major, you may find opportunities providing advice to government and business leaders, developing policy and managing programs in areas such as economic, environmental and social policy, diplomacy and trade relations. You may also find a job in foreign ministries, defence departments, and intelligence and aid organisations, or work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics, or for organisations such as the United Nations and its agencies. With your strong analytical and critical thinking skills, you’ll be able to pursue work in a broad range of sectors including the government, international organisations, media, political parties, a range of business environments and the not-for-profit sector.

Membership

Institute of Public Administration Australia; Australian Institute of International Affairs.

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