Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

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February
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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BINTR
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Full-time
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$43,400
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None
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None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
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115722K
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Why Bachelor of International Relations?

With around 300 million speakers, French is a dynamic language spoken on every continent on Earth.

As an official language of major organisations, including the United Nations, World Health Organization and NATO, it’s especially valuable for those seeking a career in global diplomacy or international organisations.

With Adelaide University’s Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies, you’ll immerse yourself in global politics, history, development and security – all while building your proficiency in French.

You could negotiate diplomatic treaties in the heart of Paris. Or find yourself collaborating on humanitarian projects in Africa. Say bonjour to a career shaping global politics and influencing international policies.

program overview

Overview

Gain a fresh perspective on global affairs with our Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies.

Explore pivotal historical events, influential leaders and the institutions that shaped the world. Understand how globalisation affects trade and migration. Examine Australia’s foreign policies and aid strategies, and how they position us in global and regional contexts. See how different nations are addressing the urgent humanitarian and environmental issues of our time. Study international security, global governance and development.

Immerse yourself in French literature, film and contemporary culture with your French Studies major. Master the art of communicating in French, learning to read, write and speak French in formal and casual settings.

A hands-on internship experience will connect you to industry mentors and build your professional networks.

Your global career in international business or diplomacy starts here, at Adelaide University.

What you'll learn

Across three years of full-time study, the Bachelor of International Relations provides you with an in-depth understanding of global affairs. It equips you with the skills and confidence to excel in our interconnected world. 

You’ll study key topics such as international relations, international security, global governance, geopolitics and development. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking, enhance your research abilities, and refine your writing skills – all while gaining a global perspective.

With a major in French Studies, you'll immerse yourself in French culture, literature, film and society. Tailor your studies to your experience level with two language streams: 

  • Beginners: For those new to French or with some prior knowledge. 
  • Continuers: For those with strong grades in previous French studies in high school (Years 11 and 12).

Start by learning the basics of conversation, discussing your personal life and aspirations. As you progress, you’ll tackle more complex topics like travel, history, politics and contemporary social issues in France. By the time you reach advanced levels, you’ll be fully immersed – able to discuss literature, philosophy, and even thrive in professional settings.

Depending on your starting level, you’ll take courses in: 

  • Beginners French: language 
  • Intermediate French: language and culture 
  • Upper-intermediate French: language and culture 
  • Advanced French: language and culture 
  • France and the Francophone world in the 21st century 
  • Contemporary French cinema 
  • Introduction to French and Francophone literature.

Throughout your degree, you’ll research career paths and, in your final year, complete a hands-on internship that connects you with industry mentors and builds your professional network. 

Majors 

The Bachelor of International Relations is also available with majors in: 

Or, with a major in another language, such as:  

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 66 units for Core courses, and
  • 48 units for one Major from Majors, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 18 units for all Electives

Complete 66 units comprising:

  • 18 units from Common core, and
  • 48 units for all Program Core

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
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Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
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Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
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Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
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Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
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Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Elective 1
Course code
AUXX1011
Units
6
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Course name
Elective 2
Course code
AUXX1012
Units
6
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Course name
Elective 3
Course code
AUXX1013
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Contemporary France
Course code
LANG2203
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to French and Francophone Literature
Course code
LANG3203
Units
6
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Course name
Beginners French A
Course code
LANG1205
Units
6
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Course name
Beginners French B
Course code
LANG1206
Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate French A
Course code
LANG2204
Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate French B
Course code
LANG2205
Units
6
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate French A
Course code
LANG3204
Units
6
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Course name
Upper-Intermediate French B
Course code
LANG3205
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Introduction to French and Francophone Literature
Course code
LANG3203
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Intermediate French A
Course code
LANG2204
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Intermediate French B
Course code
LANG2205
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Contemporary France
Course code
LANG2203
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Upper-Intermediate French A
Course code
LANG3204
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Upper-Intermediate French B
Course code
LANG3205
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Advanced French A
Course code
LANG3206
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Advanced French B
Course code
LANG3207
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Course name
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Course code
POLI1002
Units
6
Course name
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI1003
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Introduction to Global Politics
Course code
POLI1001
Units
6
Course name
The State of the World: Post Covid-19
Course code
POLI1004
Units
6
Year 2
Semester 1
Course name
Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
Course name
Approaches in International Relations
Course code
POLI2002
Units
6
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Global Environmental Politics
Course code
POLI1005
Units
6
Year 3
Semester 1
Course name
Course code
-
Units
6
Course name
Global Political Economy
Course code
POLI3012
Units
6
Semester 2
Course name
Ethics of War and Peace
Course code
POLI3013
Units
6
Course name
Internship: Society and Culture
Course code
SOCI3903
Units
6

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How to Apply

How to apply

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026. 

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.  

Find an Education Agent 

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents. 

Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources. 

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them. 

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more. 

Student services 

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including: 

  • Career advice and mentoring services 
  • Personal counselling 
  • LGBTQIA+ support 
  • Academic support 
  • Fees and finance help 
  • Security services 
  • Accommodation services 
  • Common rooms 
  • Prayer rooms. 

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more. 

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces. 

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Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
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