Bachelor of Arts with a Major in International Relations

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in International Relations

About

The study of international relations focuses on the global system and explores how this system originated and functions today. It’s concerned with relations among states, the role of international organisations, and the foreign policies and power relations between particular countries.

Depending on your interests, the International Relations major allows you to study particular nations or regions of the world and the factors that have shaped their development. You’ll also examine the influence of global movements and issues, such as environmentalism and religion.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

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Professions

Advocate or lobbyist
Aid and development officer
Communications specialist
Consultant
Cross-cultural worker
Diplomat
Economic development officer
Foreign affairs adviser
Human rights activist
Immigration consultant

International development adviser
International trade specialist
Journalist
Policy analyst
Political adviser
Regional adviser
Researcher
World Bank consultant
World Food Programme officer

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Public service
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Universities

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