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International Relations Double Degree Major (LLB/BA)

Non-Award

International relations is a dynamic field exploring global political, economic, and environmental relationships. This major offers insights into diplomacy, policymaking, and geopolitical changes, emphasizing the Indo-Pacific region. Students gain critical skills and can participate in international study tours and internships.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

MDDU-INRLW

About this course

Overview

International relations is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary field that investigates the social, economic and environmental relationships between different political bodies.

This major provides you with an understanding of the complexities involved in global issues, through a range of analytical frameworks of political theory, international relations theory, foreign policy, strategic studies and political history. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the actors, institutions, and processes of international politics and organisations.

You will study the art of diplomacy and policymaking, geopolitical change, and national and regional security in military, political and geo-economic contexts.

Political and regional globalisation are explored in-depth, with an emphasis on the Indo-Pacific. International trade, environmental change, resource management and human rights issues are also examined.

You will develop skills in critical analysis, problem-solving and written and oral communications - skills that underpin influential careers in international relations.

As a Curtin student you could participate in an international study tour, such as Timor Leste and India Sustainable Human Environments Practicum, and you could also do an internship, such as Parliamentary Internships, Disarmament Internships & Human Rights Internships (Australian Permanent Mission in Geneva), and the US Consulate Internship Program.

International relations is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

When coupled with Business Law or Economics you can complete this major as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.

You can also study this major as part of a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce double degree.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the social and political sciences; the ability to apply a political and international perspective to the study of social life
demonstrate the ability to think and analyse critically, creatively and reflectively within politics and international relations and across disciplinary boundaries
demonstrate the ability to locate relevant evidence from a wide range of sources and to make informed decisions about the significance of this information in the development of a political and international relations analysis of social life
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate in international relations
demonstrate the ability to use a variety of technologies and the ability to decide on their applications appropriately
show sustained intellectual curiosity by taking responsibility for one's own learning and intellectual development through the recognition of a range of learning strategies
demonstrate the capacity to understand socio-economic and political life in a range of local and global contexts through the recognition of international practices in political and international affairs
embrace the importance of cultural diversity and of human rights in the making of knowledge in the social and political sciences
provide both accountable and ethical prescriptions/solutions to the major issues and challenges involved in national, regional and world affairs

Career pathways

What jobs can the International Relations course lead to?

Careers

Diplomat
Embassy/Consulate/High Commission Officials
Intelligence Analyst
Signals Analyst
International Trade Policy
Strategic Policy Analyst
Cyber-Security Analyst
Research Officer
Public Servant
Law Enforcement
Defence Force Officer
UN Political Affairs
Human Rights Advocate
Multicultural Affairs Liaison
Journalist
Political Scientist
Teacher

Industries

State and Commonwealth Government
International Non-Government Organisations
International Trade
International Development
Think-Tanks

Course structure

You can study this course as part of the following degree

Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts

Visit the degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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