Bachelor of Advanced Government and International Relations (Honours)

Graduates of the Bachelor Honours Degree in Government and International Relations will have an advanced understanding of the theoretical underpinnings, major debates and contemporary relevance of political science and its sub-disciplines of International relations, comparative politics, political theory, public policy and political economy. They also will have developed advanced skills in research design, the conduct of research in government and international relations, information synthesis and the execution of an extended academic project.

This degree will provide you with a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the modern world, and the forces that shape these dynamics at the global and domestic levels. You'll learn about political institutions and processes, business-government relations, and foreign policy and globalisation.

In your first year, you will develop your understanding of politics and international relations. In your second and third years, you will expand this knowledge by completing a major and finishing your studies with either a parliamentary internship or a work placement.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Introduction to Political Science

• International Relations

• Comparative Political Institutions

• Global Political Economy

Plus there’s a selection of majors, minors and electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Advanced Government and International Relations (Honours) Entry, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (320 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $58,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.

All students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, parliamentary internship or field study course.