|  Politics and International Relations includes the study of political institutions, processes and cultures in different countries, and the analysis of relations between nation states. Political scientists are at the forefront of analysing and providing strategic advice on domestic and international affairs and policy. An understanding of political systems and government policies is essential to anyone interested in a career in government or international diplomacy, and can be useful for a range of careers in the community and private sectors. It makes an ideal major in Arts program alongside areas such as sociology, history, and Indigenous studies.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Politics) course combines the study of politics and public policy with comparative government and international relations. Students explore international affairs from political, historical, economic and legal perspectives, and examine the complex interactions between the domestic and international affairs of nations.
Students studying this major enjoy excellent interaction with lecturers. There are also opportunities to participate in the activities of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the North Queensland Public Policy Forum.
Graduates can apply for membership of the Australian Political Science Studies Association and the International Political Studies Association.
Political science graduates analyse and provide strategic advice on domestic and international affairs and policy for governments, industry and non government organisations. Graduates work as private consultants, researchers, advisers or lobbyists in: government (legislative, judicial, executive, planning); as politicians in local, state or federal government; in business in finance, taxation, public relations or communications; and in the non-government sector in philanthropy, community development, welfare, and trade unions.
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE
Postgraduate students wishing to study Politics and International Relations at JCU can take advantage of the following current research interests at the School: - Australian politics and policy
- Energy and environmental politics
- Public policy formulation and implementation
- Business-government relations
- Japanese politics and foreign policy
- Comparative Asian politics
- International relations of East and South East Asia
- Industrial Relations
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