International Relations

Leverage international perspectives into a global career

In today’s world, positive relationships between countries are essential to ensure economic success, international cooperation and lasting peace. If you want a career at the forefront of the biggest challenges of our time, UTS’s International Relations programs are for you.

You’ll build vital competencies in critical thinking, advocacy, cross-cultural communication and more, customising your learning with your choice of specialisations. As a graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful future in a range of internationally-focused careers in Australia or overseas.

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Flexible delivery
100% online

Learn when it suits you from wherever you are with our fully online delivery, with intakes every 2 months.
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Internationally ranked
#9 in Australia

UTS is among the top 10 universities in Australia for Politics and International Studies.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Graduate outcomes
#5 for graduate employability

We’re in Australia's top five universities for graduate employability.

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Why study International relations at UTS?

Develop strong intercultural abilities for seamless integration into the global workforce. Explore global communication, cross-cultural strategies, foreign policy, geopolitics, sustainability, and international crime prevention.
Enhance your critical thinking and problem solving capabilities, become an advocate for global ethics and gain a profound insight of our interconnected global community.
Customise your learning journey and career prospects with a choice of specialisations in Business, Health, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, and Technology Management, or select elective subjects from across these areas.
Gain foundational knowledge and skills for a global impact in various sectors such as business, public service, government, research, and the humanitarian sector.
Understand global challenges, explore solutions, communicate ideas among international partners, gain geopolitics experience, and embrace multilateralism. Develop intercultural competencies for seamless integration into the global workforce, improving cross-cultural communication, global strategies, and international policy proficiency.
Experience the convenience of 100% online delivery with regular intakes every two months, empowering you to balance personal and professional commitments while unlocking new opportunities.

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