Diploma of Political Science and International Relations

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00233E

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'll learn about political ideas, movements and institutions, government policy making, international diplomacy and a range of issues in global politics and security. You'll 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'll gain specialised 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'll 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.

Standard entry requirements

None

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).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Gold Coast Campus No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Nathan Campus No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Online No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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