IELTS: 6.0 (Writing and Speaking no less than 6.0)
TOEFL 72 (Speaking and Writing no less than 18)
Cambridge: B2
PTE: 50
You can shape the world. Gain the skills to drive political, social and economic change.
International relations and political science is a degree for students with an interest in political and social questions that arise where they live and overseas. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in politics, public policy and international relations, and an understanding of Australia’s political system in a regional and global context.
Why study International Relations and Political Science at Flinders
Study with SA’s largest group of international relations and political science experts
Experience unique internship opportunities with the US Congress (Washington) and Consulate (Melbourne)
Gain access to South Australian Parliamentary internships and other internship opportunities in the public and private sectors.
Access travel opportunities to Indonesia, China, Japan, USA, and elsewhere
Study with a focus on the digital revolution and the future of social and political change
Flinders policy and administration research is ranked above world standard
Flinders is engaged with The Jeff Bleich Centre for the US Alliance in Digital Technology, Security, and Governance
Course aims
This course has been designed to provide graduates with:
a comprehensive grounding in the core political science disciplines of international relations, politics and public policy
an understanding of Australia’s political system and its place within the regional and global context
the capacity to utilize analytical frameworks in international relations
the development of academic and professional competencies related to international relations, politics and public policy
an understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities
transferable workplace-related skills and experiences
The course also aims to give students appropriate opportunities to develop the generic attributes relevant to university-level education. These generic attributes are articulated in the Flinders Graduate Qualities.
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This degree provides you with skills which are in high demand across many sectors. Today’s employers are seeking graduates who can lead, analyse and pre-empt movements within the political arena. As well as specific skills, you will develop enhanced general skills relevant to many jobs.
Our graduates are employed in areas including international government and non-government organisations, diplomacy, foreign affairs, social analysis, journalism, research, management, the parliamentary sector, defence, intelligence, foreign aid, humanitarian services, politics, education, language services and media.
Potential occupations include:
policy analyst
diplomat or public service officer
Journalist or digital media content maker/manager
international aid or development worker
electorate officer
research officer, analyst or assistant
intelligence, security or political analyst
risk manager or public relations specialist
education – teacher, aid, administration
advocacy officer/researcher
human resources
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
