Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations)
Bachelor
Overview
About this course
Study the ways nations are connected and interact with each other – specifically their political, legal and economic relationships. Critically analyse and understand the behaviour of nations, and current trends towards a world that is both more globally integrated and fragmented.
Who is it for?
Interested in a career with an international focus? Explore some of the world’s most pressing problems while shaping your role in business, diplomacy, policy development, and for advocacy in a global civil society.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations) is a degree that allows you to hone your analytical skills, think independently, and form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence.
You will complete a program in Politics and International Relations, covering aspects of political, cultural and economic relations at both the domestic and international levels.
Additionally, you will add breadth to your degree by completing a second major from either the disciplinary pool or the shared pool and taking units from the Open Learning Environment. You will complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course.
In the final year of your degree, you will undertake advanced coursework where you will enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
If you would like to study honours and meet the relevant admissions requirements, you will be able to apply for an appended honours degree after completing three years of undergraduate study.
Costs
Tuition
HK$242,915.00
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Secondary or tertiary qualification
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing