Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	Dr Jim George
Academic Plan	3100XBINTR
CRICOS Code	039603G
UAC Code	131153(Bachelor Intl Relations)

This program aims to introduce students to International Relations, initially via the broad historical and intellectual framework which has framed the modern world of states since the 17th century. It will then concentrate on International Relations in the 20th century, the age of World Wars and the Cold War, before finally addressing issues of the present age, the age of global political economy, global culture and communication, global environmental concerns and post-Cold war political conflict, including the 'War on Terror'.

The BA (International Relations) program has been established to cater for the interests of students seeking both a broad scholarly understanding of the way the world works, and/or for those preparing for a variety of employment options related to international careers in government, business, non-government organisations, media and international agencies.

It is intended that you will be required to complete a compulsory major in International Relations plus either a language major or International Communication major. The language or International Communication major can be either an Asian or a European language.

Additional courses can also be selected to cover a variety of issues related to international economics and business, the society and politics of important regions (eg the Asia/Pacific, the European Union, the Americas) and the history and cultures of many of the world's peoples.

The Australian National University is recognised for its leadership in the field of International Relations and has a number of staff that have undertaken extensive research in this area.

The degree is available at pass level (3 years) with an intended Honours degree (4 years).

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	87
QLD Band	8
International Baccalaureate	31

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

None but there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for individual subjects particularly science and language subjects.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.