Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science (Bedford Park)

International relations and political science is a degree for students with an interest in political and social questions that arise where they live and overseas. You'll gain a comprehensive grounding in politics, public policy and international relations, and an understanding of Australia's political system in a regional and global context.

The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science aims to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the core political science disciplines of international relations, politics and public policy and an understanding of Australia's political system and its place within the regional and global context.

Students will have the opportunity to explore political parties and institutions, interest groups and electoral systems, health and welfare policy, political theory, comparative politics and political economy, international political economy, globalisation, international relations theory, diplomacy, strategy and foreign policy, international terrorism, security studies and development studies.

On completion of this degree students will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the central analytical concepts within the disciplines of politics, public policy and international relations and employ specialist theoretical knowledge to analyse issues in international and domestic political contexts. Students will be able to apply their professional knowledge to the formulation of policies, the provision of policy and political advice and analysis, and the undertaking of research and apply their professional knowledge in relation to the changing regulatory role of government, and its interactions with business and non-government sectors in domestic or international contexts.

This degree prepares graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities or further study. Potential occupations may include policy analyst, diplomat and public relations specialist; potential employers may include government agencies and private sector businesses.

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the Bachelor of Arts (SATAC code 214031).

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/combined-degrees.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.