Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)

On successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

1. Evidence professional knowledge and skills in one or more disciplines which will equip students to be competitive in the regional and global workforce.
2. Use creative and critical thinking processes to evaluate multiple sources of evidence, explore new ideas and possibilities, formulate arguments, and apply reasoning and reflection to develop solutions to complex real-world problems.
3. Engage independently and collaboratively in informed debates, discussion, and activities to extend and advance effective communication skills in a range of oral, written and digital modes.
4. Act as responsible, ethical professionals and global citizens by applying awareness of social responsibility and professional integrity to interactions with other professionals and the wider community.
5. Show evidence of skills and capabilities, as well as initiative and resourcefulness, necessary to make a valuable contribution to the professional workplace, and respond to changing industry needs.
6. Recognise and apply cultural awareness and tolerance for diversity within team, community and workplace settings.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator

INR1000 Introduction to International Relations

HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity

INR1002 Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy

4 x Electives

Year 2

INR2000 Global Foreign Policy

INR2001 Australian Foreign Relations

INR2003 Strategic Studies

HAC2000 Digital Worlds: Human Futures

4 x Electives

Year 3

INR3006 Decision-Making, Terrorism and International Security

INR3007Global Environmental Politics

INR3005 Migrant Worlds: Issues in Contemporary and Global Migration

HAC3001 The Emerging Professional

4 x Electives

Award requirements

Exit points

Associate Degree of Arts, Diploma of Arts.

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Indicative total fee $49,089

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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