International Relations

International relations represents the study of foreign affairs and global issues. It is about war and peace, conflict and cooperation, wealth and poverty, power and change, and understanding patterns of behaviour between the actors in the world - from states, to presidents, to corporations.  

International relations draws upon diverse fields  such as politics, economics, history, international law, geography, sociology, psychology and cultural studies.

The study of international relations covers a diverse range of issues including globalisation, state sovereignty, economic development, global finance, terrorism, human security, organised crime, and human rights.

Course Content

Students of international relations study how states use diplomacy and force to further their own interests and how international organisations, such as the United Nations, play a role in the global system.

You will have the opportunity to study the events of the Cold War and beyond, foreign policy in the 'New World Order', the marginalisation of the Third World and economic contributions to world politics.

Why International Relations?

If you are curious about global affairs and interested about what can be done to solve conflict or achieve cooperation, then the subject of international relations is for you.