Course Level
Diploma
Diploma of Political Science and International Relations
The Diploma of Political Science and International Relations provides you with a foundational knowledge of political science and public policy, political economy and international relations. You will learn about political ideas, movements and institutions, government policy making, international diplomacy and a range of issues in global politics and security. You will also study an academic foundation course that prepares you for your university studies. Completion of the Diploma of Political Science and International Relations provides a head start for continuation into the Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations program where you will gain specialized knowledge by completing a major in International Relations, Political Science and Public Policy; or Security, Conflict and Human Rights. For those who progress to the Bachelor program, you will gain the skills and training needed for pursuing your career pathway, including taking dedicated employability courses and having opportunities to complete an overseas exchange, work placement, field study trip, or parliamentary internship.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold Coast | Full-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Brisbane South (Nathan) | Full-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Entry requirements
- The University's Admission Policy will apply.
Recognition
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program
Study Pathways
Successful completion of this Diploma of Political Science and International Relations is a pathway into the Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations (1664).