Develop an understanding of how international relations drives policy development. Gain a comprehensive understanding of key political, social, economic and strategic relations within the global community and how these translate into policy areas such as trade, economic development, foreign affairs, education, migration and human rights. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: core topics on international relations, Australian and American political histories, and government and democracy a topic in academic and professional communication a topic in modern Asian studies a selection of politics, history and/or language topics. Second year A typical second year may include: ​core topics on the Asia-Pacific, human rights, security, and development. a topic on terrorism, the Middle-East, China or Africa a selection of international relations, politics, American studies, or history topics. Third year A typical third year may include: core topics in international relations, Australian foreign policy, African interventions and the rise of the Indo-Pacific an international practicum or global workplace topic a selection of international relations, politics, American studies, or history topics a specialised third-year program for students accepted into the Washington Internship Program. Your career International relations is a growth area, with high demand for graduates who can lead, analyse and pre-empt movements within the political arena. As well as specific skills, you will develop enhanced general skills relevant to many jobs. Our graduates are employed in areas including international government and non-government organisations, diplomacy, foreign affairs, defence, intelligence, foreign aid, humanitarian services, politics, education, language services and media. Potential occupations include: immigration officer consular officer generalist intelligence officer international development officer.