Overview

Explore both the traditional theories of International Relations and the emerging field of Human Security.
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Relations program at the University of Southern Queensland is ideal for school leavers wanting to become a diplomat, or mature-aged students looking for a change in occupation.
Honours provides the opportunity for Defence Force personnel to undertake studies in International Relations, to enhance opportunities for promotion.

Career outcomes

This degree is designed for students wanting a career where they can make a difference in the world. You will be prepared for a rewarding career in foreign affairs, diplomacy, ethnic affairs, academia, intelligence, defence, international trade, human rights or tourism.

Past USQ graduates from the International Relations Honours program have successfully gained places in the highly competitive graduate positions in the Australian public service, and positioned themselves for higher research degrees.

Individual USQ International Relations Honours graduates have gained positions as international relations advisers in federal government departments; as signals and intelligence analysts; teaching English as a second language in Asia; as researchers and university lecturers; and as the authors of books on international relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Researcher

Honours Dissertation

Advanced Contemporary Anthropological Theory

History: Duties to Rights: Women's European History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

units

Delivered

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Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Liberal Arts View 204 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: QLD 00244B

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28840 AUD / year

≈ 28840 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

26640 AUD / year

≈ 26640 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported: AUD 16992

International Online: AUD 28840

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

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