Bachelor of International Relations

The Bachelor of International Relations helps students develop an understanding of how international relations drives policy development. Students are able to gain a comprehensive understanding of key political, social, economic and strategic relations within the global community and how these translate into policy areas such as trade, economic development, foreign affairs, education, migration and human rights. International Relations is a growth area where international and intercultural knowledge and experience are sought by many employers to help understand and analyse the relationships of the world, events, people and circumstances. Graduates have a distinctive edge in preparing for careers in international government and non-government organisations, and in wide-ranging fields such as diplomacy, international health, development aid, education, journalism, law and various forms of consulting. Potential employers include internationally focused corporations such as Amnesty International, the UN, universities and schools, UNESCO, diverse lobbyists and various forms of media. For those interested in exploring government careers, potential employers include a diverse range of settings such as defence, attorneys-general, immigration, prime minister and cabinet, social security, foreign affairs and trade, customs, departments of economic development and intelligence agencies.