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Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations)

Unlock global opportunities. Broaden your cultural understanding. Develop new skills.

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Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
72
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 064122E
UOW: 1817

Overview

The world is changing rapidly. A degree in international studies helps you examine the relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history across the globe. Gain an understanding of how the complex international system functions have evolved and how it is transforming.

Study one or more of three major options:

  • Global sustainable development - investigates the practical and ethical issues surrounding development, human and environmental security, and the challenges of poverty and inequality.
  • International relations - focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems and aims to study and solve some of the world's major problems such as war, inequality, and climate change.
  • International history - helps students understand global issues from a historical perspective including what explains the rise and fall of powerful states and empires and what lessons can we learn from past conflicts and challenges that might prepare us better for the future?

See the course handbook for more information.

You will be able to take advantage of global opportunities including internships and the chance to study abroad as part of your degree, as well as undertaking a minor in either French, Spanish, English as a Global Language or International Relations Extension. The Extension minor allows you to complete the Bachelor of International Relations and the Master of International Relations in four years. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Global Sustainable Development 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International History 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

International Relations 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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International Relations (major)

International Relations is a vibrant, growing and constantly evolving discipline designed for students interested in careers in international organisations, foreign affairs or any organisation that has a focus beyond Australia's borders. Whether it is the latest peace deal in a conflict zone, aid package, humanitarian relief operation, trade deal or climate negotiation, studying international relations at UOW helps you understand the motives behind the actions taken by states, international organisations and the many other actors in global politics.

While studying international relations at UOW, you will learn how to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to real world issues to inform thinking and practice in business, government and not-for-profit sectors. You will undertake core subjects on global politics, security, conflict management, and the role of the state in the new millennium.

You will partake in a model United Nations (UN), discussing ideas and brainstorming solutions to global challenges as model diplomats learning not just about the UN, but about negotiation skills and policy development. You can choose from a range of electives covering issues including war, peacekeeping, international law and global political economy.

Careers

  • Administration
  • Diplomatic Services
  • Foreign Aid Worker
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Interpreter
  • International Business and Trade
  • Policy Consultant
  • Social Policy Development
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Travel Writer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
LiverpoolOn CampusFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$16320 (2025)$97920 (2025)
LiverpoolOn Campus$16320 (2026)$97920 (2026)
WollongongOn Campus$16320 (2026)$97920 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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