Bachelor of International Relations majoring in International Development
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Ready to deep-dive into global affairs like never before? In our Bachelor of International Relations, you'll learn from industry experts and research-active scholars. You'll explore contemporary global affairs - and Australia's significance within the Indo-Pacific region. The International Development major covers policies, strategies and initiatives to reduce poverty, inequality and exclusion in the global South. You'll unpack major development issues - from governance and security to health, education, environmental management and legal reform. You'll study success stories and ongoing challenges in development projects across continents. Get familiar with the communities and organisations involved. Learn through case studies, field trips and exchange opportunities overseas. You'll get hands-on experience through an industry internship. Immerse yourself in an independent research project of your choosing. Gain valuable skills in analytical reasoning and policy analysis. Graduate with advanced cultural awareness and communication skills, equipped to work as a development program manager, policy advisor or in foreign affairs.
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
- Introduction to International Development POLI1007
- Poverty Reduction: Doing International Development POLI1008
- Empowerment, Gender and Community Development POLI2004
- How to Change the World: Practicing Development POLI2005
- Humanitarian Emergencies, Aid and Action POLI2006
- Environment and Development POLI3015
- International Development Practice: Design Project POLI3016
- Rights and Development POLI3017
- 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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