The world is changing. What is causing that change? Can conflict be contained? How can nation-states and citizens influence the course of climate change?

International relations is about interactions across oceans and borders. It examines the political and societal forces of international change. To study it is to delve into history, politics, economics, anthropology and law.

What will you do?

In our Bachelor of International Relations you can specialise in international security, global justice, human rights, global governance, rising powers, or global citizenship. In core studies you’ll:

• get to know key actors in global politics and the challenges they face
• consider relationships that involve power, authority, influence, conflict, cooperation, selfishness and altruism
• analyse political institutions and business-government relations
• learn about the history of globalisation and foreign-policy formation.

You can also boost your employability and cross-cultural awareness by:

• studying a language
• going on study tours
• enrolling in overseas exchange programs.

Where could it take you?

Our graduates emerge ready for exciting roles across Australia and around the world. You might find yourself at the United Nations as a human rights officer. You could work as a policy advisor or an intelligence analyst in a government agency or a non-governmental organisation. You might be a public relations expert or marketing consultant for an international business. Perhaps you’ll write political news. Or you could work in foreign affairs, strengthening partnerships and providing aid to developing countries.

Career Readiness

Graduates of international relations build careers in Australia and internationally in both the public and private sectors, including:

• Non-government organisations
• Amnesty International
• AusAid
• Australian Red Cross
• Australian Secret Intelligence Service
• Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
• CARE Australia
• Caritas Australia
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Department of Immigration and Border Protection
• Migration Solutions
• Multicultural Youth SA
• World Vision Australia
• Journalism and media
• The United Nations
• The World Bank, financial services, international businesses, investment banks
• Tourism and trade
• Humanitarian aid and human rights organisations

Potential careers

Member of Parliament, NGO Policy Officer, Community Development Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Policy Developer, Cultural Heritage Officer, Translator, UN Human Rights Officer, Journalist, Ministerial Adviser, News Presenter, Non Government Organisation Worker, Columnist, Communications Officer, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Political Adviser, Diplomatic corps, Public Servant, Quarantine Officer, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, ...