Do you want to influence world affairs? Do you want to help build a more secure and just international system? If you are someone who wants to be part of building a better political future, the Bachelor of International Relations will equip you to analyse the ways power and politics shape how we live, and to use this knowledge to make a difference.

 

What is a Bachelor of International Relations?

The Bachelor of International Relations is a three-year specialist degree that allows you to concentrate on studying power, governance, conflict, and cooperation at various levels from local to global. Taught by experts in international relations and politics, this course helps you understand how politics impacts our lives; teaches you to analyse power dynamics; giving you the skills to make positive changes in the world.

 

Jobs with an International Relations degree?

This degree prepares you for impactful careers in international relations, addressing important global issues. It empowers you to analyse reasons behind conflicts, propose solutions, and advise governments and civil societies. Careers span diverse sectors, some examples of organisations and roles include:

• Government organisations: Intelligence analysts ensure national security in agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Office of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Australian Federal Police.
• Non-government organisations (NGOs): Business consultants assist companies, such as Oxfam and Save the Children, in strategic decisions, focusing on philanthropy and foreign aid.
• Intergovernmental organisations: Chief policy officers guide policy development in entities like the United Nations.
• Multinational corporations: International partnerships managers in companies like Ernst & Young (EY) and Deloitte, facilitate strategic alliances in businesses and media outlets.
• Diplomacy: Diplomatic service officers in departments like the Attorney General’s Department and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, promote and protect national interests worldwide, shaping foreign policy.