About the Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of International Relations by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills in research, critical evaluation, problem-solving and oral and written communication. By completing Honours you'll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice. You'll study advanced theory in politics and international relations and complete a dedicated research methodology subject, further developing essential employability skills in problem solving and oral and written communication. To apply your knowledge and skills, you'll write a thesis under the supervision of expert staff to produce sustainable, evidence-based solutions to the world's biggest challenges. By graduating with Honours, you'll not only gain an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, you'll also have the opportunity to advance to further coursework or research at Master's level or, for high achievers, direct entry into a PhD.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection criteria

• Completion of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, or an undergraduate degree with a major
  in Politics or International Studies, with a weighted average mark in the final year of 70 or above.

Honours in your major

You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major. For more information, please see the University Handbook.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$32 800 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.