Engage with the challenges, opportunities and diversity brought about by a rapidly changing global environment. From policy making in China to community development in South America, graduates of International Studies at RMIT land upon a range of dynamic careers across the globe. You will gain knowledge of global intercultural, social, linguistic and political issues and processes. Offering specialist studies in topics such as global interconnectedness, international relations and languages other than English, this program lets you choose your own adventure. As part of your studies you will undertake a professional internship with an international organisation either in Australia or overseas. You will also have access to overseas exchange programs and study tours as part of a close-knit and vibrant student community. Our graduates possess the initiative, independence, language and entrepreneurial skills to face the challenges of working and managing within and across culturally diverse environments. If you have a passion for international affairs and cultural diversity, this program will prepare you for a highly versatile, articulate and imaginative future.

This program prepares you for professional employment in a range of local and overseas organisations with international orientations including government, business, non-government organisations and community organisations. You will have knowledge of international systems and global processes, cross-cultural negotiation and management, and strategic and ethical leadership. Graduate destinations include: OXFAM (Asia Pacific) UNDP (Sudan) UNICEF (Indonesia) QANTAS (Global) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Beijing) Sky News (UK) Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (Melbourne). Careers international business manager international educator international aid worker international development worker international policy adviser foreign affairs officer social researcher international political analyst journalist.