Study at a Global Leader in Political Science

Are you passionate about politics, global issues and how decisions shape our world? At Griffith, you'll study at one of the top 200 universities* worldwide for Political and International Studies, learning from world-class experts in the field.

A Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) will allow you to deep dive into politics, power, and policy - both in Australia and around the world. You'll explore big questions in the world today like:

• How do political systems work and why do some fail?
• What role does diplomacy and international relations play in global conflicts?
• How do laws get made and who really holds the power?
• Why do some leaders turn authoritarian and how can democracy survive in the face of such challenges?

The Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations is an exciting degree that will help you make sense of the world and prepare you to shape its future.

Highlights of studying Advanced Political Science and International Relations:

• The Honours year of the Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) allows you to delve into advanced concepts. Strengthen your grasp on research and analysis in a specific area of interest and gain advanced knowledge to stand out in the workforce.
• Examine political systems, institutions, and global diplomacy to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing both local and international politics.
• Strengthen your studies with employability courses and practical experiences, including work placements, field study trips, and parliamentary internships, helping you build essential skills and professional connections.
• Acquire the knowledge and expertise required for a career in political science, international relations, law, diplomacy, or public policy, with an emphasis on practical, real-life applications and career preparedness.

Start your journey to becoming a global leader in politics and international relations today!

* 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Majors

As a student of this degree, you can choose to specialise through majors in:

• International Relations
• Political Science and Public Policy
• Security, Conflict, and Human Rights

Enhance your studies by adding a second specialisation from a variety of diverse options:

• Chinese Language
• Economics
• French Language*
• German Language*
• Indonesian Language*
• International Business
• Islam-West Relations
• Italian Language
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language*
• Spanish Language

*Available via cross-institutional study at the University of Queensland. These languages are offered only to students enrolled at Brisbane South (Nathan).

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Depending on your field of study, 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
• Foreign ministries
• Defence departments
• Intelligence and aid organisations
• Political risk assessment
• Humanitarian logistics

You'll also be able to pursue work in government, international organisations, media, political parties, a range of business environments and the not-for-profit sector. Numerous Queensland and national parliamentarians and cabinet ministers have studied politics at Griffith.