Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in International Relations and Government
Overview
I'm a
looking to start my course in 2027
Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of International Studies
Summary
Key features
- Examine contemporary global conflicts and crises
Explore how governments and international organisations respond to disruption, conflict and geopolitical change.
- Develop practical policymaking capabilities
Learn how policies are developed, applied and evaluated across government and institutional settings.
- Explore power, institutions and political systems
Investigate how laws, institutions and political structures shape decision-making within and between nations.
- Boost your employability by undertaking a double major
Build a distinctive skill set by pairing this major with one in global leadership, emerging technologies or modern languages.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Arts
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Studying at Macquarie
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Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as International Relations and Government, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
How can I study this major?
International Relations and Government is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
Professions
- Aid and development officer
- Communications specialist
- Consultant
- Crisis response specialist
- Diplomat
- Economic development officer
- Foreign affairs adviser
- Human rights advocate
- Immigration consultant
- Intelligence analyst
- International development adviser
- International trade specialist
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Policy adviser
- Political adviser
- Political risk analyst
- Public affairs adviser
- Researcher
- Trade union representative
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Businesses and corporations
- Community organisations
- Consulting firms
- Defence agencies
- Global communications agencies
- Government agencies and departments
- Human rights organisations
- Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
- Legal service providers
- Media, creative or communications agencies
- Multinational corporations
- NGOs
- Policy institutes
- Public service
- Regulatory authorities
- Technology and telecommunications companies
- Think tanks and policy research institutes
- Trade and development organisations
- Trade unions
Career information
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