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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations
Griffith University - Gold Coast

Course outline

Combining political science and international relations with law will help you develop a solid understanding of the world we live in. You’ll learn about the forces that shape politics, public administration and international affairs. In the law component, you’ll undertake core courses necessary for admission to practice, and will have the opportunity to study elective courses in areas such as professional legal practice and clinics, global and international law, law and commerce, theories of law, and social justice and the environment. You’ll also develop interdisciplinary understandings of law and legal work. In the political science and international relations component, you will learn about political institutions and processes, business- government relations, foreign policy and globalisation. As part of this degree, you will have teh chance to complete either a parliamentary internship or a work placement. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations at GU.

Majors

Political science and international relations: international relations; political science and public policy; security, conflict and human rights.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

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Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.00

86.90

78.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

94.45

82.05

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

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Career opportunities

Policy development; providing advice within business and government; diplomacy; trade relations; work in foreign ministries, defence departments, intelligence and aid organisations; work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics; work with international organisations, media, political parties and the not-for-profit sector.

Course Code
230911
Start Date

Offer rounds

16 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025

Fee
CSP/$15000 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree with honours
Study Area
Law, Humanities and social sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

5 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Location
Gold Coast
 
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