Bachelor of International Relations

International relations explains how countries, organisations and people interact across borders.

Compare 8 providers

How long it takes: 2 to 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 41.8; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2020
How you can study: On campus
Taught by: 8 providers; 5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of International Relations asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how countries relate to one another
curiosity about global issues and world affairs
good written and spoken communication skills
a willingness to read widely and think critically

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

Visa and Citizenship Officer
Visa and citizenship officers assess applications for visas, citizenship and related status against migration law, and their decisions determine who may enter, stay or settle in Australia.
Median pay$85,800 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
ATAR
65.75 lowest
(75.05 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
ATAR
50.3 lowest
(61.35 median)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$6,560 a year
(Government-supported place)
Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
41.8 lowest
(55.1 median, 2020)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Jan 2027
Fee
$55,200 a year
(Full fee)
Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
ATAR
63.05 lowest
(65 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
ATAR
57.4 lowest
(66.5 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
4.4from 702 Google reviews
ATAR
72.05 lowest
(85.05 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for The Australian National University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- People are friendly and supportive
The University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA
4.5from 1,048 Google reviews
ATAR
58.7 lowest
(70 median, 2025)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for The University of Western Australia (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and understand student concerns