Bachelor of International Relations Honours – Adelaide Unive

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Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)

at Adelaide University · Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS course code

056813M

CRICOS provider code

00123M

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$41,300 total

Per year

A$41,300/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of International Relations (Honours) at Adelaide University is a one-year program for students who have already completed a related bachelor degree and want to develop advanced skills in political analysis, research, and international affairs. Honours students undertake advanced units in international relations theory, regional studies, and the methodologies used in political science research. The course centres around an independent research thesis, supervised by academic staff, where students investigate a topic of interest in depth, an ideal pathway if you are considering a research career or postgraduate study.

You will study a mix of seminars and research activities, with assessments often including essays, presentations, and the capstone honours thesis. As with other Australian degrees at this level, the year is usually divided across two semesters. Credit is awarded through units of study, with honours typically requiring 24 credit points, though you should confirm details on the university’s official page.

This honours course is suited to students who want to think critically about global politics, security, international law, development, and diplomacy. You’ll develop advanced analytical, research, and communication skills that open up specialised roles in both policy and research-based workplaces. International students can work 48 hours per fortnight during the semester and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) afterwards, allowing time to gain experience in Australia’s international relations sector.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Foreign affairs analyst or officer in government departments
Policy adviser for public sector or NGOs
International development project coordinator
Political risk analyst
Researcher or academic path (with further postgraduate study)
Roles with international organisations or consulting firms in Adelaide and across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of International Relations (Honours) at Adelaide University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$41,300 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Foreign affairs analyst or officer in government departmentsPolicy adviser for public sector or NGOsInternational development project coordinatorPolitical risk analystResearcher or academic path (with further postgraduate study)Roles with international organisations or consulting...

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