Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program)

at Bond University

The Bachelor of International Relations program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
 

University core subjects (3)
 

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)

• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)

• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)
   

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
 

Majors (12)
 

Students must choose two (2) of the following majors:
 

International Relations (6)
 

The major comprises six (6) subjects drawn from the list of INTR subjects:
 

• Introduction to International Relations (INTR11-100)

• Introduction to Geopolitics (INTR11-101)

• Hacking, Networks and Security (INTR11-102)

• Australian Public and Foreign Policy (INTR12-200)

• Strategic India (INTR12-201)

• The United Nations (INTR12-203)

• Global Institutions and Conflict Resolution (INTR12-206)

• Public Diplomacy and Social Media (INTR12-208)

• East-West International Diplomacy (INTR12-210)

• Global Development: Theory and Practice (INTR12-213)

• Global Political Economy (INTR12-214)

• Latin America in the International System  (INTR12-221)

• Terrorism (INTR12-230)

• Strategic China (INTR13-301)

• Chinese Defence Policy (INTR13-303)

• Eurasia (INTR13-304)

• Australia and the Asia-Pacific (INTR13-305)

• Prospects for Global Politics (INTR13-306)

• Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (INTR13-309)

• Alternative Globalisations (INTR13-310)

• International Relations Practicum/Internship* (INTR13-700)
   

*Faculty approval required for Internship subject
 

International Diplomacy (6)
 

The major comprises six (6) subjects and must include:
 

• Introduction to International Relations (INTR11-100)

• Introduction to Geopolitics (INTR11-101)

• Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (INTR13-309)
   

plus three (3) of the following:

• Australian Public and Foreign Policy (INTR12-200)

• Strategic China (INTR13-301)

• The United Nations (INTR12-203)

• East-West International Diplomacy (INTR12-210)

• Global Development: Theory and Practice (INTR12-213)

• Strategic India (INTR12-201)

• International Relations Practicum (INTR13-700)
   

OR two (2) subjects drawn from the list above plus one Foreign Language subject.
 

Global Governance and Regional Politics (6)
 

The major comprises of six (6) subjects and must include:
 

• The United Nations (INTR12-203)
   

and either
 

• Prospects for Global Politics (INTR13-306)

• Alternative Globalisations (INTR13-310) 
   

Plus four (4) subjects drawn from the following:

• Introduction to International Relations (INTR11-100)

• Introduction to Geopolitics (INTR11-101)

• Strategic India (INTR12-201)

• East-West International Diplomacy (INTR12-210)

• Latin America in the International System (INTR12-221)

• Strategic China (INTR13-301)

• Eurasia (INTR13-304)

• Australia & the Asia-Pacific (INTR13-305)
   

Electives (9)
 

Students can choose 9 subjects (90CP) from the list of available subjects from across the University, provided they meet the subject requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements.  

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
        

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

Graduates of this program will have a global perspective which will suit their areas of interest and professional goals whilst having developed the skill base necessary to operate in a global environment. Graduates could expect to find employment in Defence, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, International Business, Media, Trade.