Overview

This Laws (Honours) - Political Science and International Relations programme from Griffith University gives you a powerful combination of legal expertise and political insight, preparing you to navigate the systems and institutions that drive real change.

You'll learn how legal frameworks guide political decisions, how global institutions operate, and how governments respond to pressing challenges such as human rights, conflict, security and social inequality.

Career

You'll graduate as a future-focused professional with the legal knowledge, global understanding and practical experience to succeed in complex and influential careers.

A Griffith law degree is widely recognised and can qualify you for legal practice in many countries. When combined with political science and international relations, you'll unlock an even broader range of career pathways across diplomacy, public policy, human rights, global security, development, international business and government.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administrative Law

Property

Torts

Global Political Economy

Equity and Trusts

Evidence

International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

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International: We accept applications all year round

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Public Law Political Science View 72 other Bachelors in Political Science 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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General requirements

Cricos code - 113699J

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

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Tuition Fees

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37500 AUD / year

≈ 37500 AUD / year
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17400 AUD / year

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Free

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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

Funding

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