Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,400 / year(s)

Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies

About

Gain a fresh perspective on global affairs with our Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies.

Explore pivotal historical events, influential leaders and the institutions that shaped the world. Understand how globalisation affects trade and migration. Examine Australia’s foreign policies and aid strategies, and how they position us in global and regional contexts. See how different nations are addressing the urgent humanitarian and environmental issues of our time. Study international security, global governance and development.

Immerse yourself in French literature, film and contemporary culture with your French Studies major. Master the art of communicating in French, learning to read, write and speak French in formal and casual settings.

A hands-on internship experience will connect you to industry mentors and build your professional networks.

Your global career in international business or diplomacy starts here, at Adelaide University.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

This degree prepares you for exciting careers facilitating cross-cultural cooperation. You could engage with French territories in the Pacific, discussing environmental policies to support sustainability and climate resilience. You might become a cultural attaché at Australia’s embassy in Paris, showcasing Australian culture through public exhibitions. Perhaps you’ll work as a humanitarian aid coordinator, managing projects with NGOs in French-speaking regions to address issues of poverty, education or health.

You could also be a:

Diplomat
Interpreter
Market research analyst
Policy officer
Community development officer
Community outreach worker
Policy developer
Cultural heritage officer
United Nations human rights officer
Journalist
Ministerial adviser
Foreign correspondent.

Industry trends

Rising geopolitical tensions and competition are reshaping international relations worldwide. Conflicts, natural disasters and economic challenges are fuelling humanitarian crises, while countries are increasingly relying on international partnerships to bolster their economic and military strength. With a degree in International Relations, you'll gain the skills to confront these challenges – and work toward lasting solutions.

France is a vital economic partner for many countries, including Australia. Your proficiency in French will connect you not only to France, but also to its Pacific territories, such as New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia. These regions are key hubs for trade, environmental collaboration, educational exchanges and strategic alliances.

Your fluency in French will also open doors to careers in government, education, healthcare, finance, hospitality, gastronomy, marketing and law.

Fee Information

Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide