International Relations

How can I study International Relations?

Bachelor of Arts (a single or extended major in International Relations)

What is International Relations?

The study of International Relations at UQ is designed to:

introduce students to the major trendsshaping the world around them and therefore affecting their own lives
train students in how to conceptualise and apply key approaches to the norms and policies that drive contemporary international politics
help students make sense of and situate current events in proper analytical, historical and global context, and
incorporate such training into the development of tangible professional opportunities.

The courses you will study seek to integrate significant problems of internationalpolitical economy, foreign policy analysis, international security studies, international relations theory, international organisations and international law and ethics into a more unified analytical framework.

What job can I get?

Graduates find employment with Federal Government departments such as Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, as well as with State agencies concerned with trade and economic development. International organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) also seek graduates with these areas of specialisation, as do employers in the private sector with interests in international business.

Career options include policy-making and advisory positions within Federal and State Government departments, diplomatic postings abroad, and advisory positions within business and trade organisations. [more]