International Relations VS International Studies (1 Viewer)

[augustrush]

Hi all

I am struggling to make a decision between ANU's B. International Relations and UNSW's B. International Studies.

I have looked at the courses that they offer but I still can't arrive at a conclusion. As an outsider, it's all over the place and I can't seem to navigate through the way the courses are structured.

I would really appreciate any thoughts on the major differences/distinctions of these two degrees 'international relations vs. internaitonal studies'. Do you do any one of these degrees?

Thank you

August

 

[neo o]

B. International Relations is just an arts degree with compulsory courses and a fancy title and a higher UAI to attract school-leavers. UNSW's course is probably the same. Just do a B.A., it has more flexibility.

 

[loquasagacious]

Exactly. And if international relations really is your thing Canberra is probably the better uni - national capital, home to DFAT, AusAID, ASIO, etc....

You can join the other aprox 100% of first year arts students who aspire to work for the above departments...