Bachelor
Recent world events - including the pandemic, war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related emergencies - underscore the need for people trained to dynamically respond to crises of a global scale.
UWA's Bachelor of International Relations is a professional and practice-oriented program that provides the crucial conceptual knowledge and real-world experience required to tackle our most pressing global challenges. Students develop a rigorous understanding of International Relations from a range of perspectives - political, legal, historical and sociological.
In line with UWA's expertise and Perth's geography, students receive unique training focusing on the Indo-Pacific region. This comprehensive program includes the option of completing a language major as well as multiple opportunities to develop industry networks, including through in-country fieldwork.
Interested in leading diplomatic negotiations, developing foreign policy or tackling global crises? Find out more in Changing the world through international relations.
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of International Relations degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
You can combine the Bachelor of International Relations with:
You'll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just four years, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.
Duration: 4 years
ATAR: 80