La Trobe University
Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBuild on the successes in your Bachelor's degree by completing Honours to hone your skills in research, critical evaluation and communication, enhancing your employability.
By completing Honours, you'll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice. You'll study advanced theory in politics, global studies and international relations and complete a dedicated research methodology subject, further developing essential employability skills in problem solving, oral and written communication and project management. You'll apply your knowledge and skills and produce sustainable, evidence-based solutions to the world's biggest challenges by writing a thesis under the supervision of our expert staff.
By graduating with Honours, you'll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Master's level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Completion of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, or an undergraduate degree with a major in Politics or International Studies, with a weighted average mark in the final year of 70 or above.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of International Relations (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
Policy Officer
A Policy Officer conducts research and analysis into policies affecting a range of sectors. You might liaise with stakeholders and examine policies...
Diplomat
Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...
International Relations Officer
International Relations officers are marketing and PR professionals who manage how their company or organisational brand is perceived and experienc...
About La Trobe University
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