Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Arts
Why combine International Relations with Arts?
International Relations is about the “big picture”. It deals with matters of power, authority, conflict and cooperation. Arts complements this area perfectly, offering diverse studies in social, historical and cultural fields.
By partnering the two, you’ll maximise both your employability and your understanding of the world around us.
What will you do?
- Choose from South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s widest range of Arts majors.
- Examine how and why the world is changing today.
- Understand global players and foreign policy-making.
- Identify creative solutions to complex problems.
- Build advanced research, analysis and communication skills.
For more info
- Bachelor of International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
SATAC Code | 334031 |
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2024 CSP ATAR | 65 |
2024 CSP IB | 24 |
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 70 |
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 25.5 |
Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See for further information. |
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See for further information. |
Other Entry Pathways |
2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 65.25 |
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Median ATAR to receive an offer | 82.35 | |
Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 99.5 | |
Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 67.9 |
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 84.55 | |
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | |
Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2024 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)7 25.9% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
18 66.7% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students 27 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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Fees and Scholarships
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Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $13,535
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Scholarships
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Careers
Career Readiness
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Community Development Officer; Community Outreach Worker; Personal / Research Officer (Local MP); Journalist; Linguist; Anthropologist; Ministerial Adviser; Communications Officer; Policy Adviser; Political Adviser ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
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Related Degrees
Further Study
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Testimonial
What makes my degree unique is that you get to learn about past and current events as the world is constantly changing.
Ruhiyyih Raisi
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024