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    Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Business

    Bond University

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    Australia, Gold Coast

    University RankQS Ranking
    587

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    088310C

    Campuses

    Gold Coast

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026
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    Duration 8 semester(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 23,960  / semester(s)
    Next Intake January-2026

    Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Business

    About

    Our fast-track trimester timetable makes it easy to tackle a double degree at Bond. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.

    Bond’s Bachelor of International Relations and Bachelor of Business combination can be done in less than 3 years (8 semesters), whereas it can take up to 3 years to complete either one as a stand-alone degree elsewhere.

    The combination of international relations and business will set you up for a career on the global stage. It provides the perfect package of fundamental business skills in management, economics, human resources, marketing and statistics, and an in-depth understanding of international politics, ideologies, diplomacy, and governance. This, combined with Bond’s strong focus on leadership and entrepreneurship, will help you stand out to future employers.

    You will be engaged by a dynamic study program that includes developing and starting your own business; meeting mentors and potential investors; and overseas study, internship, and Model UN experiences.

    In Bond’s small, personalised classes, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in the Bond FinTech Hub, the Commercialisation Centre, the Centre for Data Analytics and Transformer.

    Studying these two in-demand degrees at the same time also represents a significant cost saving compared to studying the two degrees separately.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate 85%

    Grade average of final year results. Converted to a percentage scale where 50% = pass if otherwise reported.

    General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1020

    Overall test score. Where multiple test results have been presented, the overall test result providing the best rank will be used.

    English Program Requirements

    English language proficiency requirements

    Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
    International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
    Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
    Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

    Career

    Where will your degree take you?

    Given the global nature of businesses today, influenced by changing geo-political powers, varying cultural and societal attitudes, and rapid technological advances, this combined degree in international relations and business will set you up with an extensive range of knowledge, skills, and abilities to prepare you for an exciting career that could see you as a diplomat, government official, entrepreneur, or business leader anywhere in the world.

    Outcomes

    Government agency

    International relations graduates with a background in business are commonly recruited for project and program related roles within Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Department of Defence, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Securities, and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, Australian Secret Intelligence Service, Australian Public Service, Tourism Australia, and others.

    Charity organisations

    Graduates with an understanding of business acumen combined with international affairs, globalisation, politics, and societal issues are sort after in most corporate global offices with international outreach, for example UNHCR and UNICEF.

    Embassy and consulates

    Government embassies, high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions, and representative offices exist globally and offer a range of careers, from diplomacy to policy to communication, marketing, and business administration.

    Advertising

    Advertising agencies help brands creatively communicate with their consumers through effective and integrated campaigns. Roles in this field include:

    • Advertising account executive 
    • Media planner / buyer 
    • Brand strategist 
    • Social media coordinator 
    • Digital strategist 
    • Marketing executive
    • AdWords specialist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 23,960 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    Bond University

    Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Business

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