The study of international relations focuses on the global system and explores how this system originated and functions today. It is concerned with relations among states, the role of internationalorganisations and the foreign policies and power relations of particular countries.

Depending on your interests, you can study particular nations or regions of the world and the factorsthat have shaped their development. The influence of global movements and issues such as environmentalism and religion are also examined.

Key Features

• You will achieve a deeper understanding of how the world and its countries work and where you fit into the world as an individual.
• You will develop your understanding of the political, social, economic and legal processes and institutions of the international system.

• advocate and lobbyist
• aid and development adviser
• communications adviser
• consultant for NGO or multinational corporation
• cross-cultural worker
• diplomat
• economic development officer
• foreign affairs adviser
• human rights officer
• immigration consultant
• international development officer
• international trade specialist
• journalist
• policy analyst
• political adviser
• regional adviser
• researcher
• World Bank consultant
• world food program officer
• international public sector
• local, state and federal government agencies and departments
• non-governmental & community organisations