Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)

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    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    1 year full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February
  • Location


Turn high-achieving into a higher degree

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions in international relations that no one else is asking. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard in a specified major. Applications are called for by departments/disciplines in October and November each year.

What will you do?

  • Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
  • Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
  • Produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic.

Further details on honours are available from schools and disciplines in the faculty. 


  • Get the career edge with a Honours degree
  • Deep-dive into global politics and the forces shaping our world today
  • Study at a university consistently ranked in the top 1% worldwide

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Entry Requirements

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An Honours Nomination Form must be submitted at the following website: /study/honours. Further information on Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics can also be found at this site:

Domestic applicants

Admissions information

SATAC Code 3BH068
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February
Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Other Entry Pathways