Overview

• Extend your skills and knowledge within International Relations and develop your capacity for specialised study and research at a higher academic level.
• Explore both the traditional theories of International Relations and the emerging field of Human Security.
• This degree is ideal for school leavers wanting to become a diplomat, or mature-aged students looking for a change in occupation.
• Honours provides the opportunity for Defence Force personnel to undertake studies in International Relations, to enhance opportunities for promotion.

Further study

This degree serves as a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Career outcomes

• This degree is designed for students wanting a career where they can make a difference in the world. You will be prepared for a rewarding career in foreign affairs, diplomacy, ethnic affairs, academia, intelligence, defence, international trade, human rights or tourism.
• Past UniSQ graduates from the International Relations Honours program have successfully gained places in the highly competitive graduate positions in the Australian public service, and positioned themselves for higher research degrees.
• Individual UniSQ International Relations Honours graduates have gained positions as international relations advisers in federal government departments; as signals and intelligence analysts; teaching English as a second language in Asia; as researchers and university lecturers; and as the authors of books on international relations.