Politics and International Relations - Laws University of Canberra

Overview

You’ll learn about democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia Pacific and beyond. Imagine being part of discussions about the implications of the neoliberal policy ascendency in Australia, Brexit, the Trump presidency, war, energy security and marriage equality.

The Politics and International Relations - Laws from University of Canberra has qualified and experienced staff that will help you make better sense of the world you live in and recognise how to meet current social and political challenges. You’ll also be encouraged to develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law.

Career opportunities 

The world is your oyster! Diplomat, policy adviser, barrister, solicitor, advocate, or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with the Politics and International Relations with Laws from University of Canberra. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:

• diplomacy, including strategic analysis, trade relations and foreign affairs

• intelligence, including security analysis

• international business and aid

• law firms

• the public sector, including as in-house counsel, in foreign affairs, as policy advisor, legislative drafting and law reform

• politics

• media, communications, public affairs and public relations

• the community sector, such as community legal work and professional advocacy

• private legal practice

• domestic or international business, including consultancy

• management

• education and research.