| YEAR |
| 2009 |
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| AWARD |
| Bachelor of International Relations |
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| CRICOS COURSE CODE |
| 036097M |
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| LENGTH |
| 3 years |
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| CAMPUSES |
| MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This interdisciplinary course enables students to develop an understanding of the key features of international life. Connecting international economics, politics, strategy, culture, law and organisation, as well as international conflict and cooperation, the course draws upon both the past and present, and theory and empirical research, to understand the nature of international relations.
While gaining an overview of international relations, students are also encouraged to choose from a range of units which will enable them to specialise in a particular area (e.g. East Asia) or in a particular field (e.g. diplomacy, economy or legal studies).
Students are also required to complete core units at each year level. These include:
- States, Nations and Security
- Economy, Environment and Human Rights: World in Transition
- International Public Policy
- Professional Competence - Transition to the Workplace. This unit equips students to work with and for organisations that have a strong interest in international relations. |
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| MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY |
| Anthropology, history,economics, European studies, law, politics and sociology . |
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| OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES |
| Overseas study opportunities are available. |
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| TUITION FEE ($AUD) |
| Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year |
| 16 690 |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent. |
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| ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
LTU Foundation Studies - 90
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 90.15
International Baccalaureate - 28
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 9
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 90
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 5
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG/MVG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 90
Vietnam (Year 12) - 9
National (China) Gao Kao - 550
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 480
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 620
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. |
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| SEMESTER STARTS |
| Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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| INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE |
| The following types of industry experience are available in this course. |
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| Workplace experience for academic credit |
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| If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience. |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Mid-year entry (July intake) is available. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Graduates are prepared for a generalist or specialist career in any organisation that operates in the international arena. Opportunities exist in multinational companies, government departments, financial institutions, and import/export businesses. |
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| RELATED DOUBLE DEGREES |
| Health Sciences/International Relations |
