Bachelor of Music (Honours) and BA - International Relations in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

Enhance your career opportunities and widen your knowledge by pairing the Bachelor of Arts with your music studies. This combined program equips you with professional musical expertise while fostering deep insights into humanities and social sciences, culminating in specialized research within your selected Music (Honours) discipline. Choose from over 40 study areas to craft a skill set tailored to your interests. You can customize your program by selecting majors and electives in both degrees. For specific details, consult the Bachelor of Music (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts program guides. A dual degree with the Bachelor of Arts opens doors to limitless learning possibilities, preparing you for diverse future paths. Merge your studies with 40+ disciplines spanning humanities, social sciences, and languages, guided by renowned educators who excel as performers, composers, and researchers. Build adaptable career skills that will serve you across industries for years to come.

The international relations major provides students with a thorough grasp of global power dynamics, the evolution of international systems, and how ideas influence order and security. You'll examine Australia's global role, the intersection of domestic and international politics, and various political actors. This program delivers foundational knowledge of world politics through multiple theoretical lenses, enabling graduates to analyze complex geopolitical issues, formulate foreign policy recommendations, think strategically about national interests, and adapt to global changes. Students will develop strong communication skills and the ability to translate academic insights into real-world policy and engagement. Graduates emerge as culturally aware global citizens, equipped to drive meaningful change through international collaboration.