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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations 
at James Cook University - Australia, Townsville City

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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
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Duration

3 years

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₹22.40 Lakh
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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
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Tuition & feesINR 22,39,606
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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
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JCU 
Rankings

James Cook University - Australia
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Easy going
Friendly
Academically oriented
Internships3
Part time work4
Post study jobs5
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4
Value for money4
Public transportation4
Safety3
Indian Food4
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3.4
Great university for international students.
Tips: JCU the multicultural college and is pretty easy-going. Talking to people from many nationalities has been a lovely experience. Studying a degree in marine sciences at JCU gives a lot more advantages as you are right on the GBR. Everyone at JCU is very friendly and that encourages students to ask questions. Most professors are lovely too. I'm quite satisfied with my university with the marine biology master's. Australia is a wonderful country to be in, especially if you love nature - here people love their 5-9s as much as they love their 9-5s.
Likes (Student Life): JCU has a very large student community and is very engaging. There are many events and clubs at uni that students enroll into and are very casual and outgoing. Events are quite regular on campus grounds and are very encouraging for people to meet. I must say the orientation program is at 10 on 10 with making people feel comfortable chatting.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The buses in Townsville are never on time and sometimes don't even arrive. It is quite recommended to have a car or life becomes very difficult. Not all areas of Townsville are connected by bus routes. Cabs are available but are very expensive and sometimes you don't get them. Travelling at night should not be done by bus as it can be pretty weird.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3000
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD
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A Supportive University Experience in Tropical Australia
Tips: If you're looking at JCU Cairns, the biggest thing to wrap your head around is the location. It's an incredibly supportive campus with a massive focus on hands-on research, but you’re literally living right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Moving here was a pretty smooth transition for me, though I’m not going to lie—adapting to the intense tropical heat and the way Aussie unis expect you to study completely independently took some serious getting used to. There’s definitely a bit of a culture shock when it comes to speaking up in class and adjusting to the laid-back lifestyle, but the university support teams and the huge mix of international students made it way easier to find my feet. I was lucky enough to score a scholarship based on my grades, which took a massive chunk out of my tuition fees. Looking back, I’m so glad I came here. Between the solid education, the welcoming vibes, and the chance to actually grow as a person, I’d absolutely tell anyone thinking about applying to just go for it.
Likes (Post study jobs): I gave post-study jobs a top 5/5 rating simply because the payoff was massive for me—I managed to land a really solid role with the Northern Territory Government right after finishing up my degree. The job market across Australia has plenty of openings, and a lot of employers are genuinely open to sponsoring you if your skills match what they're crying out for. Obviously, the number of companies willing to sort out visas shifts from year to year, but if you're in fields like engineering, IT, healthcare, education, or government sectors, you’ve got a massive head start. You see people jumping into everything from graduate officer and analyst roles to project coordination and engineering gigs. Plus, the money is seriously decent—you’re looking at anywhere from 60k to well over 100k Aussie dollars a year depending on where you land and your experience. Honestly, my own track record has been awesome; walking straight into a well-paying government job with a clear path to move up the ladder made the whole uni grind totally worth it
Dislikes (Internships): I gave internships a middle-of-the-road 3 out of 5 mostly because they weren't a mandatory part of my specific degree, so I didn't actually end up doing one myself. To be fair, JCU does have a career services team and some decent industry links to point you in the right direction if you're looking. But going off what a bunch of my mates who actually did placements said, the whole experience was completely hit-or-miss. A few of them felt like they were just pulling a shift without actually learning anything useful or getting any real, hands-on experience that mapped back to our classes. So while the openings are out there, it honestly feels like a total lottery depending on the company you end up with and the actual role they stick you in.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 675
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 95375
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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
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JCU 
Highlights

  • Become a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of human behaviour and knowledge, grounded in diverse studies of people, places and politics. Immerse yourself in cultural perspectives and history and advocate for important social causes. Go beyond a single field — your advanced critical thinking and transferable skills are valuable in every workplace.

Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
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JCU 
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Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations
 at 
JCU 
Contact Information

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1 James Cook Dr, Townsville City QLD 4811, Australia

Townsville City ( Queensland)

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+61 7 4781 5988
Email
internationaladmissions@jcu.edu.au
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