Overview The study of international relations focuses on the global system and explores how this system originated and functions today. It is concerned with relations among states, the role of international organisations and the foreign policies and power relations of particular countries. Depending on your interests, you can study particular nations or regions of the world and the factors that have shaped their development. The influence of global movements and issues such as environmentalism and religion are also examined. KEY FEATURES You will achieve a deeper understanding of how the world and its countries work and where you fit into the world as an individual. You will develop your understanding of the political, social, economic and legal processes and institutions of the international system. SUITABLE FOR Those with an interest in international relations, politics and history. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS advocate and lobbyist aid and development adviser communications adviser consultant for NGO or multinational corporation cross-cultural worker diplomat economic development officer foreign affairs adviser human rights officer immigration consultant international development officer international trade specialist journalist policy analyst political adviser regional adviser researcher World Bank consultant world food program officer EMPLOYERS international public sector local, state and federal government agencies and departments non-governmental & community organisations