Overview

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 in the Politics and International Relations program at University of Sydney.

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Career paths

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

Community development program manager
Diplomat
Foreign aid worker
Foreign correspondent
Human rights advocate
International business consultant
Policy adviser
Trade negotiator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Popular Culture and Politics
Contemporary Issues in Politics and International Relations
Making Policy in Political Context
Political Analysis
Intermediate International Relations
Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 94 other Bachelors in International Relations in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 093741D
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.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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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

50000 AUD / year

≈ 50000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: this is last year's tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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