Your passport to success

The world is changing. What is causing that change? Can conflict be contained? How can nation-states and citizens influence the course of climate change?

International Relations examines the political and societal forces of international change. To study it is to delve into politics, history, economics, sociology and international law.

What will you do?

In our Bachelor of International Relations you can specialise in international relations and security, global governance, global justice, citizenship and human rights. In core studies you will:

• study key actors in global politics and the challenges they face
• consider relationships that involve power, authority, influence, conflict, and cooperation
• analyse political institutions and business-government relations
• learn about the history of globalisation and foreign-policy making.

You can also boost your employability and cross-cultural awareness by:

• studying a language
• going on overseas study tours
• completing an internship
• enrolling in overseas exchange programs.

Where could it take you?

Our graduates emerge ready for exciting roles across Australia and around the world. You might find yourself at the United Nations as a human rights officer. You could work as a policy advisor or an intelligence analyst in a government agency or a non-governmental organisation. You might be a public relations expert or marketing consultant for an international business. Perhaps you’ll write political news. Or you could work in foreign affairs, strengthening partnerships and providing aid to developing countries.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Students can take a minor in:

• Chinese Studies
• French Studies
• Geography, Environment and Population
• German Studies
• History
• Indonesian Studies
• International Business
• International Development
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Modern Greek Studies
• Spanish Studies

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Career Readiness

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.


Graduates of international relations build careers in Australia and internationally in both the public and private sectors, including:
 

• Non-government organisations
• Amnesty International
• AusAid
• Australian Red Cross
• Australian Secret Intelligence Service
• Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
• CARE Australia
• Caritas Australia
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Department of Immigration and Border Protection
• Migration Solutions
• Multicultural Youth SA
• World Vision Australia
• Journalism and media
• The United Nations
• The World Bank, financial services, international businesses, investment banks
• Tourism and trade
• Humanitarian aid and human rights organisations

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Member of Parliament;  NGO Policy Officer;  Community Development Officer;  Community Outreach Worker;  Policy Developer;  Cultural Heritage Officer;  Translator;  UN Human Rights Officer;  Journalist;  Ministerial Adviser ...

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).