Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • Applicants with recent Secondary Education Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70 OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25 *Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
  • Applicants with Higher Education Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher* OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP * Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
  • IELTS Overall 6, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • PTE 50

Career Outcomes

  • The following careers are open to graduates of this program: diplomatic service officer
  • member of parliament
  • electorate officer
  • political campaign assistant
  • social research officer
  • public affairs consultant
  • media advisor
  • human rights worker
  • intelligence analyst
  • public service officer
  • social media manager
  • aid worker/humanitarian worker and policy analyst.