Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Media

Why combine International Relations with Media?  

International relations is about understanding “big picture” themes like trade, governance and human rights. Media professionals, meanwhile, strive to engage the public with these critical matters.

On completion of this double degree, you’ll be uniquely placed to pursue a range of influential careers—from political journalism to government and public relations roles.

What will you do?

  • Explore global challenges and foreign policy in depth.
  • Build skills in digital and interactive media, writing, research, reporting, radio and video production.
  • Pursue foreign language electives to boost your employability.
  • Gain industry experience with organisations such as major media networks and outlets.

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Please note: the Media specialisations available in the single degree of Bachelor of Media are not available to double degree students.

  • Get a clear understanding of big picture global politics
  • Combine it with media savvy and industry experience
  • At a top 1% university

Entry Requirements

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Admissions information

SATAC Code 324261
2023 CSP ATAR 69.1
2023 CSP IB 24
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 70
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 25.5
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake

February and July

Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.

Higher Education Study

You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.

Work and life experience

To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as a pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.

Other Entry Pathways

2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 61.55
Median ATAR to receive an offer 71.65
Highest ATAR to receive an offer 92
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer 71.6
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer 74.3
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer 94.05
Minimum eligibility score 65
Additional criteria considered Selection rank only
  • Admissions Transparency Data
    Student Profile
    Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023
    Number of students Percentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    <5 N/A
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    N/A N/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    <5 N/A
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/A N/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    N/A N/A
    International students N/A N/A
    All students <5 100.0%

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Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $11,860

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Scholarships

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Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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Careers

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Political Adviser;  Politician;  Diplomatic corps;  Product and Advertising Manager;  Production Assistant;  Public Servant;  Publishing;  Feature Writer;  Film Director;  Foreign Affairs ...

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Last updated: Thursday, 6 Jun 2024