Bachelor of International and Global Studies in Government and International Relations (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Honours) is a rigorous one-year program focused on advanced research. Participants attend specialized seminars and develop an extensive thesis on a chosen topic under the guidance of an expert supervisor. While standard degrees offer broad exploration across disciplines, the honours year allows students to deeply engage with their major subject, mastering its methodologies through independent research. This program serves as both a foundation for postgraduate work and a crowning achievement of undergraduate studies. For many, honours represents the pinnacle of their academic journey, expanding intellectual horizons while refining research, analytical, and communication skills essential for completing significant projects. Others use it as a springboard into research-focused careers or academia.

The Government and International Relations specialization provides in-depth examination of political and global affairs. Students complete two advanced coursework units covering domestic, comparative, and international politics, along with a research design component that prepares them for their dissertation. Each student collaborates with an academic supervisor to determine their research focus, drawing on the faculty member's specialized knowledge. This program is open to those who have previously majored in Politics, Politics and International Relations, or International Relations.