Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts focuses on human cultures, values and beliefs that will broaden your mind with challenging ideas. This course fosters transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors – qualities such as communication, analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.
At Southern Cross you have the opportunity to apply those skills to the real world through community engagement as you delve into contemporary social and environmental issues. Graduates develop cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of how to build their creative capacities and communication effectiveness.
Politics and International Relations
This major takes a strong social justice approach to cover political, cultural and economic relations from local government to international organisations.
Delivery mode
Southern Cross University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Military Road, East Lismore
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Language requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
Credit for prior learning
Candidates who completed an Associate Degree of Creative Writing or the Associate Degree of Arts may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Arts.
Where a student has completed multiple awards of the same level below AQF level 7, only one will be assessed for Advanced Standing.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 6 core units (72 credit points), and
- 1 major (96 credit points) and 10 university-wide electives (120 credit points): or
- 1 major (96 credit points) and 1 shared major (96 credit points) and 2 university wide electives (24 credit points), or
- 1 major (96 credit points), a second major (96 credit points) and 2 university wide electives (24 credit points).
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations) will prepare you for the following roles.
Diplomat
Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
Political Adviser
Political Advisors provide specialist advisory services to politicians, parliamentarians, and government officials. They are employed by state and...
About Southern Cross University
Since 1994, we’ve created a world-ranked university and one of Australia’s most-applauded university experiences, and that’s just the beginning of our story.
Our drive for transformation is fuelled by the challenges our communities face. As the world around us evolves we are dedicated to remaining on the cusp of change, always – with a relatively short history that reflects that dedication.
