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.
Look around, Information Technology (IT) is everywhere - your TV, laptop, gaming system, mobile phone, watch, music, movies, kitchen, car, bank and your next gig tickets. It is changing the way we live, learn, work and even socialise.
If you are interested in driving this exciting revolution, within a truly globalised and fast changing industry, then the ANU Bachelor of Information Technology is for you.
You will get a strong grounding in computing fundamentals to tackle the progressive nature of IT. With IT being an intrinsic part of all industries, knowledge of software development and information systems is highly sought after by the best employers.
This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the degree graduates are expected to:
- Identify the principal theoretical approaches to the study of international relations, and the relationships between them;
- Have a thorough understanding of the historical development of the global system;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principal actors in contemporary global politics and the challenges they face;
- Understand the principal factors that determine the foreign policies of major powers and of Australia;
- Reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in their study of International Relations.
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 89
- QLD Band:
- 7
- International Baccalaureate:
- 33
Domestic applicant entry requirements
From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Information Technology:
-ANU College: An Associate Degree from ANU College might be a pathway into Bachelor of Information Technology for eligible students.
-ANU Diploma: A Diploma of Computing from ANU is a pathway into Bachelor of Information Technology for eligible students.
-Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT): A Diploma in Information Technology from CIT might be a pathway into Bachelor of IT for eligible students and might also provide advance standing into the program.
-International agreements/pathways: College of Engineering and Computer Science has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Information Technology.
-Maths Bridging course: ANU College offers a Maths Bridging course for students who do not meet pre-requisite for Maths for entry into Bachelor of IT. Successful completion of the Maths Bridging course meets the Maths pre-requisite for entry into this program (other entry requirements still apply).
Prerequisites
ACT: Maths Methods major
NSW:Mathematics
SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (single)
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2
QLD: Maths B or Maths C
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB: Mathematics (SL) or Mathematics (HL)
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of International Relations - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Information Technology - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of International Relations flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
48 units from completion of the International Relations major
24 units from completion of one of the following international relations specialisations:
Globalisation in International Relations
International Relations Theory
Either:
24 units from completion of one of the following minors:
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Or:
24 units from completion of an exchange or internship program
The Bachelor of Information Technology flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems
COMP1710 Web Development and Design
COMP2400 Relational Databases
COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering
COMP3120 Managing Software Development
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
A further 30 units from completion of 3000- or 4000- level courses from the following subject areas:
COMP – Computer Science
INFS – Information Systems if completing the Information Systems major
A further 24 units from completion of courses from the following:
COMP – Computer Science
INFS – Information Systems if completing the Information Systems major
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity
Majors
Bachelor of Information Technology Majors
Bachelor of International Relations Majors
Minors
Bachelor of International Relations Minors
Bachelor of Information Technology Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Information Technology Specialisations
Bachelor of International Relations Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | POLS1005 Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts 6 units | Minor 1000/2000 Level Course 6 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units |
| POLS1006 Introduction to International Relations: Contemporary Global Issues 6 units | Minor 1000/2000 Level Course 6 units | COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | |
| Year 2 | Major 2000 Level Course 6 units | Minor 1000/2000 Level Course 6 units | Computing course 6 units | Computing course 6 units |
| Major 2000 Level Course 6 units | Minor 1000/2000 Level Course 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units | |
| Year 3 | Major 2000 Level Course 6 units | Specialisation 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | COMP3120 Managing Software Development 6 units | Computing course 6 units |
| Major 2000 Level Course 6 units | Specialisation 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | Major 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | Specialisation 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units |
| Major 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | Specialisation 2000/3000 Level Course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units |
Honours
For information about honours, please see the School of Politics and International Relations Honours website.
The BInfTech program with honours requires an additional year of study after the pass degree of Bachelor of Information Technology. Admission is by invitation based on performance in the best 48 units of 2000- and 3000- level Information Technology and Mathematics courses and generally requires an average performance at better than Credit level. The honours program includes advanced coursework and a major individual project worth 50% of the year. Honours grades are awarded on the result of the whole year's work. For more details refer to http://cs.anu.edu.au/honours/
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Information Technology Honours program requires the completion of 48 units from the completion of INFT4005.
Degree Structure
| Year 1 48 units | Semester 1 | Coursework 12 units | Research Project 12 units |
| Semester 2 | Coursework 12 units | Research Project 12 units |
A single Honours grade and mark is awarded of either first class honours (H1); second class honours, division A (H2A); or second class honours, division B (H2B) on the result of the whole year's work. This is the only grade and mark which appears on your academic transcript.
H1 - 80 - 100%
H2A - 70 - 79%
H2B - 60 - 69%
Single degree
Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
An International Relations major (48 units)
One of the following specialisations (24 units):
• Globalisation in International Relations
• International Relations Theory
• International Security
Either: a language minor (24 units)
Or: one of the following minors (24 units):
• Analytical Philosophy
• Contemporary Europe
• Continental Philosophy
• Corporate Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• European History
• History
• International Communication
• Latin American Studies
• Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
• Moral and Political Philosophy
• Philosophy and Science
Or: an approved exchange or internship program (24 units)
Eight Electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Double degree
This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
Three years full time - four courses per semester (24 units)
An International Relations major (48 units)
One of the following specialisations (24 units):
• Globalisation in International Relations
• International Relations Theory
• International Security
Either: a language minor (24 units)
Or: one of the following minors (24 units):
• Analytical Philosophy
• Contemporary Europe
• Continental Philosophy
• Corporate Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• European History
• History
• International Communication
• Latin American Studies
• Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
• Moral and Political Philosophy
• Philosophy and Science
Or: an approved exchange or internship program (24 units)
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of International Relations degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take the International Relations major (8 courses), one specialisation (from the designated list) (4 courses) and one minor (from the designated list) (4 courses) or an approved exchange (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of International Relations degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Bachelor of International Relations degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take the International Relations major (8 courses), one specialisation (from the designated list) (4 courses) and one minor (from the designated list) (4 courses) or an approved exchange (4 courses).
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
• A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major, minor or specialisation.
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
• You need to enrol in courses for the International Relations major
• You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential minor from the designated list
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of International Relations half of the double degree
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When
you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses
have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as POLS1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You need to enrol in two 1000-level courses for your International Relations major:
• POLS1005 - Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts
• POLS1006 - Introduction to International Relations: Contemporary Global Issues
You need to enrol in two 1000-level courses (if available) from one of the following minors:
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classical Chinese
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Persian
• Russian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Thai Language
• Turkish
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
• Analytical Philosophy
• Contemporary Europe
• Continental Philosophy
• Corporate Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• European History
• History
• International Communication
• Latin American Studies
• Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
• Moral and Political Philosophy
• Philosophy and Science
• Political Science
Electives
Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for one major, one minor and one specialisation, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Study Options
Bachelor of International Relations - Single Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of International Relations.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | POLS1005 Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
| POLS1006 Introduction to International Relations: Contemporary Global Issues 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
Bachelor of International Relations - Double Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | POLS1005 Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
| POLS1006 Introduction to International Relations: Contemporary Global Issues 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact students.CASS@anu.edu.au
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The ANU Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The three year degree prepares graduates to enter the computing industry work force as novice practitioners to develop software or to apply computing in human organisations. The BIT can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You can
study a major (48 units) or minor (24 units)
- 48 units (eight courses) of electives from Computer Science & Engineering or from another ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You can study a major (48 units) in Information Systems or Software Development or a minor (24 units) in IT in New Media
- There are no university electives in the double degree.
- You can choose your double degree with BIT from Programs and Courses
About this degree
- Typically you will study 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree
- The degree is made up of compulsory requirements (seven courses) and an additional suite of computing requirements (nine courses)
- It is recommended that you study a related major in Information Systems or Software Development or a minor (four courses) in IT in New Media.
- In the single degree program you will have 48 units (eight courses) of electives. You may use these to study another IT major or minor or a major or minor from another ANU College or study a range of courses offered by ANU
- In the double degree, you have no electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international study you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- IF YOU ARE COMMENCING IN JULY YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO <studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au> FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR ENROLMENT OR YOU SHOULD ATTEND AN ENROLMENT ADVICE SESSION AT THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEEK BEFORE SEMESTER COMMENCES.
- When you enrol for the first time you will study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100. The exception to this is COMP2400 which you will complete in first year.
-
There are two options for your first year computing courses
-Students with a strong maths background, and who have some experience in programming may choose to undertake COMP1130 in Semester 1 and COMP1140 in Semester 2.
-Students who do not have the above should enrol in COMP1100 and COMP1110 in place of COMP1130 and COMP1140.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second semester
- You can't study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BIT half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
If you aren't sure what you want to study as a major or minor in your first year, that's fine. Generally, you will choose courses to satisfy a major or minor from second year. Majors and minors aren't compulsory but are recommended in this degree program.
Electives
If you are in the single degree, you will have three university electives to choose, two in first semester and one in second semester. It is suggested that you consider the option of doing a major in another area of the university. You should use the Programs and Courses search to identify majors of interest.
To find
descriptions of 1000-level courses, use the CATALOGUE SEARCH
Suggested electives in your first year:
Semester 1 –
INFS1001(requirement for the Information Systems major) and any 1000-level course that interests you - see above note about other majors.
Semester 2 – COMP1720 or any 1000-level course offered by the University following on from those mentioned in Semester 1 above.
Study Options
Bachelor of Information Technology single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
Bachelor of Information Technology - Semester 2 Commencement
This study plan is for those students commencing in semester 2. Due to the different offering of courses, your study plan is different from those students who commence in semester 1.Bachelor of Information Technology double degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units | Other Degree course | Other Degree course |
| COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Other Degree course | Other Degree course |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
For students seeking to complete some self-study to improve their Maths prior to attempting MATH1005, Susanna Epp's Discrete Mathematics with
Applications textbook (3rd or 4th edition) is recommended,
given it's style, level and coverage of similiar content. It has also
been recommended that for students who have completed a lower level of
Mathematics at highschool or through vocational studies review 2x2
matrix arithmetic in preparation for MATH1005.