Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program)

About the course

Bond’s Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program) is an international-only degree exploring global politics and the forces shaping relations between states and societies. You examine diplomacy, governance, ideologies, war and peace, human and food security, and the impacts of climate change across key world regions. Delivered in a two-semester-per-year structure (January and September), this is a Bachelor-level program in international relations. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Arts & Humanities and further postgraduate study. Graduates enter industry graduate roles or continue to postgraduate study. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)