International Relations - French Studies Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the International Relations - French Studies course from Adelaide University you’ll immerse yourself in global politics, history, development and security – all while building your proficiency in French.

You could negotiate diplomatic treaties in the heart of Paris. Or find yourself collaborating on humanitarian projects in Africa. Say bonjour to a career shaping global politics and influencing international policies.

Gain a fresh perspective on global affairs with our Bachelor of International Relations majoring in French Studies.

Explore pivotal historical events, influential leaders and the institutions that shaped the world. Understand how globalisation affects trade and migration. Examine Australia’s foreign policies and aid strategies, and how they position us in global and regional contexts. See how different nations are addressing the urgent humanitarian and environmental issues of our time. Study international security, global governance and development.

Immerse yourself in French literature, film and contemporary culture with your French Studies major. Master the art of communicating in French, learning to read, write and speak French in formal and casual settings.

A hands-on internship experience will connect you to industry mentors and build your professional networks.

Your global career in international business or diplomacy starts here, at Adelaide University.

Career opportunities:

This degree prepares you for exciting careers facilitating cross-cultural cooperation. You could engage with French territories in the Pacific, discussing environmental policies to support sustainability and climate resilience. You might become a cultural attaché at Australia’s embassy in Paris, showcasing Australian culture through public exhibitions. Perhaps you’ll work as a humanitarian aid coordinator, managing projects with NGOs in French-speaking regions to address issues of poverty, education or health.

You could also be a: 

• Diplomat 
• Interpreter 
• Market research analyst 
• Policy officer  
• Community development officer 
• Community outreach worker 
• Policy developer 
• Cultural heritage officer 
• United Nations human rights officer 
• Journalist 
• Ministerial adviser 
• Foreign correspondent.