Overview

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Political Science and International Relations B.Phil programme from The University of Western Australia key facts:

Societies can only continue to exist if they solve the problem of internal order and are able to protect themselves from external threats.

Political Science and International Relations studies how societies govern themselves and the collective decisions, or public policies, they need, or choose, to make.

Attention is given to the different ways government is organised; values such as liberty, participation, majority rule and minority rights that inform political institutions and public policy; and ideologies such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism, feminism and environmentalism that have motivated much political action in modern societies.

Studies also focus on the ways in which states and peoples interact with other states, regional or global political organisations, and social movements in an increasingly interdependent world.

Career opportunities:

Political Science and International Relations graduates are trained in critical thinking, problem-solving, the ability to identify connections between global, national and local phenomena, research and analysis, cross-cultural awareness, and oral and written communication skills.

These skills prepare students for a wide range of occupations.

Graduates of this course are not only found in political parties, ministers’ offices and parliament – many graduates often go on to policy and research positions in international, national and local government agencies, in the private sector, non-governmental and community organisations, in parliament, political parties and electoral agencies; or to careers in law, the media and the education sector.

A specialisation in international relations is also directly relevant for careers in foreign affairs, diplomacy, defence, intelligence, trade and international organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The International Politics of Climate Change

Understanding Politics and Policy

Autocracy and Democracy in Asia

The Politics of Human Rights

The Politics of Gender

Politics of the Mass Media

South Asia and the Middle East: Foreign Relations and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

66 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 068916E

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

Canadian High School (except Quebec)

French Baccalaureate

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750

GCE A-Levels

German Abitur

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

75.5

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

Malaysian STPM

Monash University Foundation Year

NCUK Foundation Program

Norwegian Vitnemål

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels

South African National Senior Certificate

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

Sweden Slutbetyg

14.5

Trinity College Foundation

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program

US College Board Advanced Placements

US College Board SAT

1130

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Tuition Fees

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51000 AUD / year

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Domestic Student: Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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