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.

Do you want to hone your artistic abilities into a fruitful and creative career? Look no further.

The ANU Bachelor of Visual Arts features majors in animation and video, ceramics, furniture, glass, gold and silversmithing, painting, photomedia, print media and drawing, sculpture and textiles. You will also have the opportunity to study in complementary areas such as life drawing, bookmaking, etching, papermaking and screen printing.

Our program is designed to develop and refine your high-level technical and creative skills, while building your knowledge of working with materials and technologies of your chosen studio discipline. You will learn to work independently and collaboratively to plan and participate in exhibitions of your works.

You can also take advantage of our close proximity to immerse yourself in the array of national cultural institutions that Canberra has to offer, with some classes held in these leading institutions.

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.

Completion of this program enables students to:

• Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise works, artefacts and forms of creative expression.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in the visual arts.
• Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in the visual arts.
• Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
• Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences
• Work independently and collaboratively in response to project demands.

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.

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.

Prerequisites

Entry into the Bachelor of Visual Arts is based on ACT or NSW HSC equivalent and interview and portfolio. Once an application has been lodged through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC), applicants are required to fill out a Request for Interview Form on the ANU website at
soa.anu.edu.au/how-apply/undergraduate-applications.

International applicants lodge an application directly with ANU and include their portfolio with their application.

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.

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

International Security

Either:

24 units from completion of one of the following minors:

Advanced French Studies

Advanced German Studies

Advanced Italian

Advanced Spanish Studies

Arabic

Australian Indigenous Studies

Chinese Language

Classical Chinese

Contemporary Europe

Corporate Sustainability

Environmental Policy

European History

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Hindi Language

History

Human Rights

Indonesian Language

International Communication

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language

Korean Language

Latin American Studies

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Philosophy

Philosophy and Science

Political Science

Russian

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish

Thai Language

Urdu Language

Vietnamese Language

Or:

24 units from completion of an exchange or internship program

The Bachelor of Visual Arts flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must include:

18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ARTV1020 Figure & Life

ARTV1021 Image and Object

ARTV1022 Vision and Perception

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

ARTV1032 Foundation Computer Studies

COMP1720 Art and Interaction in New Media

48 units from the completion of one of the following workshop majors:

Animation and Video

Ceramics

Furniture

Glass

Gold and Silversmithing

Painting

Photomedia

Printmedia and Drawing

Sculpture

Textiles

24 units from completion of the Art Theory minor

Majors

Bachelor of Visual Arts Majors

Bachelor of International Relations Majors

Minors

Bachelor of International Relations Minors

Bachelor of Visual Arts Minors

Specialisations

Bachelor of International Relations Specialisations

Study Options

Honours

For information about honours, please see the School of Politics and International Relations Honours website.

For information about honours in visual arts, please see the School of Art website.