Program Overview

Combine your love for politics and International relations with your creativity to create a study pathway that accurately captures both your career and personal aspirations, while opening a world of employment possibilities with the UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations /Bachelor of Arts double degree.

The course critically examines the principles, concepts and issues facing regional politics in the Asia Pacific in an international context, while offering the chance to specialise in one of five creative study pathways: creative writing, cultural and heritage studies, digital media, film production or global studies.

Whichever pathway you choose, the combination of electives will help you develop a high level of critical analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to use creativity to inform, engage, persuade and influence an audience.

Each elective is taught within smaller, more personalised classes, offering students an individually tailored learning environment that ensures they receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.

Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and Bachelor of Arts at UC and you will:

• Study theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both contemporary and historical contexts
• Apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment
• Choose a creative elective that interests you
• Explore a range of cultural heritage and conservation issues
• Employ narrative and the crafting of language to solve problems
• Evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in Australian and international contexts
• Explore and develop innovative creative strategies
• Evaluate the cultural, historical and theoretical models of corporate and public communication in the context of professional practice
• Graduate with an internationally recognised qualification
• Build an enviable network of industry and government contacts.

Specialist Major: Global Studies

The Global Studies major prepares students to be active global citizens who can find creative ways of addressing the challenges faced by the international community, now and in the future; who understand the complex, interconnected, and culturally diverse nature of the contemporary world; who think critically about issues within their global context; and who possess the flexibility, analytical skills, and global mindset to adapt effectively to rapidly changing work environments.

Students will learn to make use of interdisciplinary perspectives to;

• Understand cultural diversity, and socio-cultural change in local communities and transnational contexts
• Critically analyse global institutions, social movements, frameworks, and processes in their historical context
• Engage in critical reflection and problem solving in relation to major global challenges such as environmental degradation, resource scarcity, climate change, and social justice

The major will prepare students for a wide range of careers in a globalised world helping them to develop the intercultural competencies, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary understanding of the global context that are valued by a large range of employers across government, business, and the NGO sector.