Course

Bachelor of International Relations (With Year in Asia)

Australian National University, Canberra · Canberra · Acton Campus · Arts & Social Sciences

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Key facts

Campus
Acton Campus · Canberra City West
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 53,110 (indicative)

Academic entry requirements

  • By internal transfer from an ANU AQF Level 7 Bachelor DegreeA minimum undergraduate career GPA of 5.0 out of 7.048 units from completion of courses offered by ANU, which must include:A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses in the target language subject area, or demonstrated intermediate language proficiency as evidenced by completion, exemption or course credit for the following:Chinese – CHIN2017 Modern Chinese 4Indonesian - INDN2003 Indonesian 4Japanese – JPNS3001 Japanese 5Korean - KORE2522 Modern Korean 4Thai - THAI2003 Thai 4 · Vietnamese - VIET2003 Vietnamese 4A minimum of 12 units from completion of non-language courses listed in the Bachelor of Asian Studies Places are limited in each study-destination country. Applicants will be ranked on the following criteria:Demonstrated ability in the language of the destination countryANU GPA

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About this course

Can you see yourself jet-setting the globe with a career in trade, foreign affairs, journalism, international business or research? You have found the right degree. ANU is a leader in the field of International Relations. Our program will introduce you to International Relations, initially via the broad historical and intellectual framework which has framed the modern world of states since the 17th century. It will then concentrate on the 20th century, the age of World Wars and the Cold War, before addressing contemporary issues, the age of global political economy, global culture and communication, global environmental concerns and post-Cold war political conflict, including the 'War on Terror'. With our flexible program you can extend your chosen language subject into a major, and have the opportunity to go on exchange or an international/national internship. The Bachelor of International Relations (with Year in Asia) is the perfect degree to establish yourself as a future leader in the Asian Century. You will combine study at ANU with one year at a university in an Asian location like Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul or Bangkok. Your Year in Asia will build on the strengths of your Bachelor degree. You will develop an advanced level of language proficiency and an exceptional capacity to understand the societies and cultures of our region. You will study with world-class teachers at ANU and then put your learning into practice on the ground in Asia

Bachelor of International Relations (With Year in Asia) is a bachelor course at Australian National University, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 4 years of study. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 53,110 for 2026 (indicative).

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Administrative details

Course code
BIRY
CRICOS
099469M

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.