Bachelor
Designed for students who wish to study via a two-semester model, this three-year program means you will study during the January and September semesters of each year only and will complete the degree over three years rather than the usual two.
The Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program) aims to prepare students for a career in a globalised economy. Global and regional interdependence means that no nation - least of all Australia - is unaffected by developments beyond its borders. National survival is now based on international orientation; businesses, governments and organisations need people equipped not only with relevant professional skills, with competencies in international relations.
Graduates of this program will have a global perspective which will suit their areas of interest and professional goals whilst having developed the skill base necessary to operate in a global environment. Graduates could expect to find employment in Defence, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, International Business, Media, Trade.
View the Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program) - Program Structure and Sequencing
The Bachelor of International Relations program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
University core subjects (3)Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
Majors (12)Students must choose two (2) of the following majors:
International Relations (6)The major comprises six (6) subjects drawn from the list of INTR subjects:
*Faculty approval required for Internship subject
International Diplomacy (6)The major comprises six (6) subjects and must include:
plus three (3) of the following:
OR two (2) subjects drawn from the list above plus one Foreign Language subject.
Global Governance and Regional Politics (6)The major comprises of six (6) subjects and must include:
and either
Plus four (4) subjects drawn from the following:
Students can choose 9 subjects (90CP) from the list of available subjects from across the University, provided they meet the subject requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements.
International studentsTo fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol in 40 credit points per semester.
Teaching methodologyBond University's teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.