Bachelor of International Relations majoring in History
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
This three-year degree prepares you for exciting careers navigating major global affairs. We specialise in Australia's diplomatic strategies, trade relationships and security partnerships. In your History major, you'll learn how historical events have influenced international relations today. You'll explore different time periods and societies from around the globe and investigate patterns of historical change. You'll ask big questions about empires, ideologies and revolutions. How does bias affect historical accounts? What role did religion play in medieval conflicts? In what ways have Aboriginal and settler relations impacted contemporary Australia? Examine the historical roots of different civilizations and crises. Network with international peers, researchers and experts in the field. Gain real-world experience through case studies, simulations and internships. Build cultural awareness, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. You'll graduate skilled in both history and international relations. This combination will prepare you for a rewarding career on the world stage.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Introduction to Global Politics POLI1001
- Introduction to Comparative Politics POLI1002
- Australia's Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific POLI1003
- The State of the World: Post Covid-19 POLI1004
- Global Environmental Politics POLI1005
- Approaches in International Relations POLI2002
- Global Political Economy POLI3012
- Ethics of War and Peace POLI3013
- Empires in World History HIST1000
- History Today HIST1001
- Medieval Worlds: 500-1500 HIST2001
- The Making of Modern Australia HIST2002
- Europe in Turmoil: 1900-1989 HIST2003
- Early Modern Worlds: 1500-1800 HIST3001
- Beyond the Frontier: Indigenous/Settler Australia HIST3002
- Memory Wars: History and Society HIST3003
- Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
- Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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