Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours)

Program Overview

Griffith University's Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) is a comprehensive four-year program that provides a deep understanding of politics, policy, and power in domestic and international contexts. Students specialize in International Relations, Political Science and Public Policy, or Security, Conflict and Human Rights, and develop employability skills through dedicated courses and work placement opportunities. The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, and graduates pursue careers in diplomacy, policy analysis, government, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Griffith University's Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) is a four-year program that provides a comprehensive understanding of policy, politics, and power in domestic and international contexts. Students explore political movements, institutions, lawmaking processes, diplomacy, and global politics.

Objectives:

• Develop a deep understanding of political science and international relations.
• Gain specialized knowledge in International Relations, Political Science and Public Policy, or Security, Conflict and Human Rights.
• Acquire employability skills through dedicated courses and work placement opportunities.

Program Structure:

Year 1:

• Introduction to Political Science
• International Relations
• Foundation courses for second major

Year 2:

• Comparative Political Institutions
• Global Political Economy
• Great Debates in Political Thought
• Fundamentals of Policy Analysis
• Australian Politics and Government

Year 3:

• International Relations major courses
• Political Science and Public Policy major courses
• Security, Conflict and Human Rights major courses

Year 4 (Honours):

• Solving Policy Problems
• Honours listed elective
• Honours Dissertation

Majors:

• International Relations: Global Security, American Politics and Foreign Policy, Australia's Foreign Relations, International Relations Theory, Religion, Politics and Globalisation, The Age of Migration
• Political Science and Public Policy: The Politics of Environment and Sustainability, Indigenous Politics, Parties, Campaigns and Elections, Politics, Spin and the Media, Democratisation and Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia, Power and Policy Making
• Security, Conflict and Human Rights: China's Foreign and Security Policy, The Way of the Dictator, The Rise of Global Populism, International Organisations, Peace and Conflict, Human Rights in World Politics, Terrorism, Counter-terrorism, and Globalisation

Electives:

Students can choose from a range of electives, including:

• Chinese Language
• Economics
• French Language
• German Language
• Indonesian Language
• International Business
• Islam-West Relations
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Spanish Language

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Exams
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Work placements

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Field trips
• Guest speakers

Careers:

Graduates of the program have pursued careers in:

• International diplomacy
• Policy analysis
• International business
• Local and national government
• Non-governmental organizations
• International organizations