The world is changing faster than ever. Global challenges demand graduates who can think across borders, cultures, and disciplines. This degree equips you with the tools to respond to these challenges by understanding how political, social, cultural, and economic forces intersect at the local, national or international level, and how they influence what comes next.
You are encouraged to question how you see the world and recognise how your perspectives are shaped by experience, history, and culture. Through the study of nations, power and global connections, you build understanding of today’s globalised world. The degree engages with key contemporary challenges including economic development, gender inequality, migration, environmental change, conflict, and global health issues such as pandemics. Opportunities to study abroad at one of UOW’s more than 250 partner universities extend your learning beyond the classroom.
Teaching is delivered by a diverse academic cohort with a wide range of cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. You graduate with sought after skills in analysis, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and communication.
This course is part of the flexible major structure, where you will develop expertise in your chosen major while also having the opportunity to broaden or specialise your studies through a second major, minor, or elective subjects.
Through a balance of foundational theory and applied learning, you develop an understanding of how global systems operate and evolve. The degree examines the international system from multiple perspectives, including the roles of states, international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and non-state actors. Historical analysis provides essential context for understanding contemporary global dynamics and emerging challenges.
Learning is immersive and practice focused. You apply theory through classroom simulations based on real international scenarios, where you represent countries, negotiate with other actors, and work collaboratively to address complex global issues. These experiences develop your communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and build your confidence in navigating environments shaped by uncertainty and competing interests.
You complete a compulsory minor that strengthens intercultural communication. Options include language study in Spanish, French or English as a global language, or an International Relations extension pathway that enables accelerated progression to the Master of International Relations.
Develop the ability to analyse complex international relationships, assess competing perspectives, and respond effectively to global challenges across a range of professional contexts.
