Bachelor of Politics and International Relations

Overview

You’ll explore present-day issues in politics and policy, including national security, the challenges of modern terrorism, the concept of democratically informed citizenship, and contemporary regional politics in both an Asia Pacific and global context.

During your time on the course, you’ll engage in focused discussions of major issues, such as counter-terrorism, human security, global governance, foreign aid, trans-national crime, war, energy security, regionalisation, cybercrime and the rise of populism. 

You’ll graduate able to demonstrate a high-level of theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation of world events and issues, ready for an exciting future in politics or international relations. 

Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations at University of Canberra and you will:

• study theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both a contemporary and historical context

• recognise and assess political change at a local, regional and international level

• apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment

• examine the political pressures and challenges that societies, governments, security forces and businesses currently face

• evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in an Australian and international context.

Career opportunities

• Member of parliament

• Public affairs consultant

• Political researcher

• Intelligence officer

• National security adviser

• Foreign policy adviser

• Border control adviser

• Surveillance officer

• Consular officer

• Political adviser

• Diplomatic service officer

• Political journalist

• Program director

• International development worker

• Campaign director