Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science (Honours)

City Campus, South Australia, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Campus: Bedford Park (SA)
Intl. Tuition: A$36,300 (2026-27)
Home Tuition: A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake: 2027-03-01

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Politics graduates enter government, the civil service fast-stream, think-tanks, political consultancy, international organisations, journalism and NGOs. Many proceed to law conversion, postgraduate research or the diplomatic service.

Summary based on information from the university.

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Student life (indicative)

Bedford Park offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 24,896
Staff Ratio: 16.0:1
International: 25.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 78.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$36,300; per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma), and achieve a competitive selection rank.
Year 12 Grades Pathway: Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection into their preferred course may be offered based on their year 12 subject grades.
Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) Pathway: If you have strong results in the SACE Activating Identities and Futures subject you will be considered for entry into this course on your Year 12 results combined with your Activating Identities and Futures performance.
If the combined score does not result in an enhanced selection rank, you will compete in the normal way.
UniTEST: If you are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification this year, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of getting into this course.
We will select students based on Year 12 results combined with uniTEST performance.
If you take the test and dont do so well, dont worry, we will only consider your ATAR Selection Rank.
If you have studied at higher education level for a total of more than two years, you are not eligible to use your year 12 results.
Higher Ed Completed or partially completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Completed a University Foundation Studies, Bridging or Enabling program If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your bridging program results.
Work-Life Other Completed a non-recent SACE or equivalent secondary education qualification with a competitive selection rank, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or STAT multiple choice test.
Can be combined with a Personal Competencies Statement and/or employment experience.
If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your STAT results.
VET Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III level or above.
TAFElink is a guaranteed entry pathway if youve completed a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or higher level qualification (provided you meet the course prerequisite requirements).
Guaranteed entry levels are published at TAFElink

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 24,896; Total students
Staff Ratio: 16:1; Students per staff
International Students: 25%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative): 8.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Bedford Park offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students24,896

Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1

International Students25%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 78%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Politics graduates enter government, the civil service fast-stream, think-tanks, political consultancy, international organisations, journalism and NGOs.
Many proceed to law conversion, postgraduate research or the diplomatic service.