Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design

Combine your love of the beautiful, functional and intuitive with your passion for politics and international relations and open a world of employment possibilities with UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design double degree.You’ll critically examine the principles, concepts and issues facing regional politics in the Asia Pacific in an international context while immersing yourself in our design specialisations and multidisciplinary approach to innovative thinking in design practice.Whichever pathway you choose, your major and combination of electives will help you develop critical analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to creatively engage, influence and increase the enjoyment of an audience, while considering new technologies and issues such as sustainability, globalization and social consciousness.UC’s work placements and short-term overseas study options will give you plenty of experience and help you find inspiration to boot.

High achieving students can also begin a Master of Design Strategies in their final year.

Now, that’s inspirational!Diplomat, analyst, landscape architect, product designer, set designer or even urban planner… you can find work just about anywhere (and earn a healthy salary) with UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design.Graduates will have the technical and theoretical knowledge and insights required to explore creative, political and international careers around the world, in:

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Design (96 credit points) Required - 72 credit points as follows

• CM0003 Core Major in Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 10336 - Professional Orientation (Design) - 3 cp, Level 1 11017 - Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 2 11041 - Visual Representation Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11044 - Design Culture and Society - 3 cp, Level 1 11045 - Professional Evidence (Design) - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - 9 credit points as follows Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11043 - Introduction to Interaction and User-Centred Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11655 - Introduction to Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655. Students who have already passed 11043 do not need to pass 11655. Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11042 - Introduction to Design Thinking Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11656 - Design Thinking and User Centered Design - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From 2021 unit 11042 has been replaced by unit 11656. Students who have already passed 11042 do not need to pass 11656. Part C - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11018 - Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11574 - Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:Students enrolled in ARB201 B Design (Industrial Design) must complete 11574 Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3. All other students should complete 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL.
• CM0008 Core Major in Government and Policy (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11012 - Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 11235 - Introduction to Politics and Government - 3 cp, Level 1 11236 - Investigating and Explaining Society - 3 cp, Level 1 11237 - Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11378 - Introduction to Public Policy - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0030 Specialist Major in Politics and International Relations (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11238 - Introduction to International Relations - 3 cp, Level 1 11239 - Politics and Democracy - 3 cp, Level 1 11240 - Behavioural Science - 3 cp, Level 2 11241 - Political Leadership - 3 cp, Level 3 11242 - National Security - 3 cp, Level 3 11243 - Political and Social Theory - 3 cp, Level 2 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following Select one of the following streams: International Politics Stream - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11244 - Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11247 - Citizens, States and Societies - 3 cp, Level 3 National Security Stream - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11245 - The Challenge of Modern Terrorism - 3 cp, Level 3 11250 - Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific - 3 cp, Level 3

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• SM0010 Specialist Major in Industrial Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11046 - Industrial Design Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1 11047 - 3D Digital Design Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1 11048 - Design for Low-Complexity - 3 cp, Level 2 11049 - 3D Digital Design Advanced - 3 cp, Level 2 11050 - Design for Medium-Complexity - 3 cp, Level 2 11051 - Materials and Processes - 3 cp, Level 2 11052 - Materials and Processes - Advanced - 3 cp, Level 3 11053 - Design for High-Complexity - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0011 Specialist Major in Interaction Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11054 - Human Factors for Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11055 - Programming for Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11056 - Front-end Web Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11057 - Affective Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11058 - Back-end Web Development - 3 cp, Level 2 11059 - Tangible and Embodied Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11060 - Designing for Data Informed User Experience - 3 cp, Level 3 11061 - Social Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0012 Specialist Major in Visual Communication Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11062 - Visual Communication Theory and Principles - 3 cp, Level 1 11063 - Principles of Typography and Layout - 3 cp, Level 1 11064 - Design for Digital Contexts - 3 cp, Level 2 11065 - Visual Branding and Identity Systems - 3 cp, Level 2 11066 - Experiential Graphic Design - 3 cp, Level 3 11067 - Packaging Design and Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11068 - Cross-Cultural Design Strategy - 3 cp, Level 2 11069 - Information Visualisation - 3 cp, Level 3
• Note:The award name for the Design part of this double degree is determined by choice of major. E.g. Spclst Major in Industrial Design leads to the award 'Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)'.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

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