Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Economics

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

The forces of influence and change in the world are increasingly complex. Expertise in politics and economics vital to reach informed decisions on a wide range of global issues that affect millions of people.

This combination will help you understand the role of economics within major social and political developments taking place around the world. The two areas come together in exciting, diverse and rewarding careers at local and global levels.

What will you do?

Examine how and why the world is changing around us.
Learn about globalisation and foreign policy.
Explore economic laws and theories at all levels.
Build skills in mathematics, statistics and data analysis.
Master creative problem-solving, decision-making and communication.

Potential careers

Community Development Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Personal / Research Officer (Local MP), Journalist, Linguist, Anthropologist, Ministerial Adviser, Communications Officer, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Development Officer, Diplomatic corps, Public Servant, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, Strategist, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Tourism, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Translator, Information Officer, Intelligence Officer, ...