Offered By	School of Politics and International Relations
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	students.cass@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3118XBIR
CRICOS Code	073992F
UAC Code	131153(Bachelor Intl Relations)
Areas of Interest	International 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 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 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. Students will have the option of including an approved exchange or international/national internship in their program of study.

By using elective courses, students may extend a language minor to a major.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the principal theoretical approaches to the study of international relations, and the relationships between them;
• Have a thorough understanding of the historical development of the global system;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principal actors in contemporary global politics and the challenges they face;
• Understand the principal factors that determine the foreign policies of major powers and of Australia;
• Reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in their study of International Relations.

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	89
QLD Band	7
International Baccalaureate	32

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.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.