Bachelor of International Relations

Acton Campus, Canberra, Australia

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36 monthsProgramme duration

53,110 AUDTuition Fee/year

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Can you see yourself jet-setting the globe with a career in analytics, trade, foreign affairs, journalism, international business or research? You have found the right degree. ANU is a leader in the field of International Relations. The Bachelor of International Relations will give you world-class training in International Relations, providing the skills and background you need to understand the complex and exciting world of international affairs. Our program:

provides an overview of the historical and intellectual background of international relations which focuses on the interaction of state and non-state actors globally across many dimensions – cultural, economic, environmental, and military to name a few;
gives you an in-depth understanding of contemporary debates and challenges in international relations, as well as hands-on experience in policy analysis and data literacy which will prove highly useful in the workplace of tomorrow; and
offers opportunities to study more specialised topics such as geopolitics and great power rivalry, international organisations, empire, terrorism, and human rights.

Bachelor of International Relations students can pursue many additional options, including language study, going on exchange or doing an international/national internship.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

provides an overview of the historical and intellectual background of international relations which focuses on the interaction of state and non-state actors globally across many dimensions – cultural, economic, environmental, and military to name a few;
gives you an in-depth understanding of contemporary debates and challenges in international relations, as well as hands-on experience in policy analysis and data literacy which will prove highly useful in the workplace of tomorrow; and
offers opportunities to study more specialised topics such as geopolitics and great power rivalry, international organisations, empire, terrorism, and human rights.

Bachelor of International Relations students can pursue many additional options, including language study, going on exchange or doing an international/national internship.

Admission Requirements

International Baccalaureate

33+

PTE Academic

64+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

80+

ATAR

85+

Application Deadline

15 May 2026

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fees

International

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53,110 AUD

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Acton Campus, Canberra, Australia

36 monthsProgramme duration

53,110 AUDTuition Fee/year

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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