Bachelor of International Relations

Why study International Relations at UWA? You’ll receive training focused on the Indo-Pacific region. This unique geographic lens focused on the Global South provides graduates with a holistic and contemporary touchstone for interpreting and responding to global complexities The program offers multiple opportunities to develop practical skills and industry networks, including in-country fieldwork experience. Engage directly with policymakers, practitioners and diplomats through the many seminars and lectures offered by UWA's centres and institutes We offer the broadest and most comprehensive suite of language offerings in WA, with multiple opportunities for language exchange Why study International Relations at UWA?About the Bachelor of International Relations Recent world events — including the pandemic, war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related emergencies — underscore the need for people trained to dynamically respond to crises of a global scale. UWA’s Bachelor of International Relations is a professional and practice-oriented program that provides the crucial conceptual knowledge and real-world experience required to tackle our most pressing global challenges. Students develop a rigorous understanding of International Relations from a range of perspectives — political, legal, historical and sociological. In line with UWA’s expertise and Perth’s geography, students receive unique training focusing on the Indo-Pacific region. This comprehensive program includes the option of completing a language major as well as multiple opportunities to develop industry networks, including through in-country fieldwork.

Entry requirements Admission requirements To be considered for this course you need to: achieve a minimum ATAR of 75 demonstrate English language competence - applicants presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0 satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details) You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here. View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history. Assured Pathway information If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Admission entry to UWA We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways. Admission requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Careers and further study Career Opportunities With a Bachelor of International Relations, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to work in a range of areas and organisations. Potential career opportunities include: Diplomat Policy Analyst Researcher Chief Executive Officer Journalist Career Opportunities Further Study Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research. You may also be interested in: Master of International Relations Master of Public Policy Master of International Development Master of International Law Master of International Law and Master of International Relations Further Study

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