Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

093916G

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 10 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,960 / semester(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws

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.

The Bachelor of International Relations / Bachelor of Laws combination can be done in just over 3 years (10 semesters) here, whereas it can take up to 4 years to complete a single law degree elsewhere.

The combination of International Relations and Law opens up a fascinating range of career opportunities in corporate, government and not-for-profit settings here in Australia and around the world.

With a Bachelor of International Relations / Bachelor of Laws, you will have the option to specialise in international relations, go on to qualify as a practising solicitor or set your sights on a career in politics, diplomacy, international aid, international law and much more.

Graduate with enhanced skills in written and oral communication, including negotiation, advocacy, dispute resolution and legal writing, combined with an in-depth knowledge of politics, diplomacy, and governance.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1190

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 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
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 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading and Listening

Career

Where will your degree take you?

The Bachelor of International Relations / Bachelor of Laws enables you to graduate with two undergraduate degrees. The combined degrees provide you with the professional outcomes and opportunities of both individual degrees.

Completing these combined degrees will provide opportunities for a range of careers in the legal industry, private and international organisations, government and not for profit sectors.

To become a legal practitioner, you are required to complete a practical legal training program such as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) or a traineeship following the completion of the Bachelor of Laws degree. Graduates may seek to practise law whilst utilising an understanding of the global environment or employ their understanding of law to work in industries with a global perspective such as diplomacy, foreign affairs, or international business with a background in compliance, regulation, and intellectual property.

Outcomes

Solicitor

Upon being admitted to legal practice, you can work as a solicitor in a law firm, government organisation or a community legal centre. You can choose to specialise in a particular area of practice or be a generalist.

You may also choose to work as an in-house counsel, where you will use your legal skills for the benefit of a particular organisation. You will often be involved in a range of areas of law particular to the needs of the organisation and therefore not specialise in one area of law.

Working as a diplomat

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

Government agency

Graduates of international relations with a background in law are commonly recruited for Project and Program related roles within Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), Department of Defence, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Securities & 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 law, international affairs, globalisation, politics, and societal issues are sort after in most global offices with international outreach, for example UNHCR and UNICEF.