Exercise your right to a rewarding career in strategic analysis, trade relations, the legal sector or working for an international aid organization with this Double Degree, where you’ll learn about the workings of global political institutions and explore the complex field of ‘relations between nations’. You’ll explore topics including governance, foreign policy, national security and the implications of post-globalisation, and negotiate a range of research methods and analytical techniques. Secure your fully accredited Law degree (yep, you’ll be admitted to practice law in Australia), and through research-led educational methods and legal problem-solving instruction, intrinsically develop your advocacy abilities. Like to hit the ground running? Through its linkages to law firms, governments and overseas universities, the UC also offers invaluable internships and a range of globally located study programs that will have you dusting off that must-use passport in no time. Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Laws and you will: gain an advanced understanding of the disciplinary perspectives of politics and international relations understand political institutions and processes and how they operate, including at the national level and international levels develop competence in a range of research methods and analytical techniques gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession or undertaking other careers involving legal work be able to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries be able to work independently, problem solve and analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way use your professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment.

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Laws graduates in a range of job sectors, including in: The Legal Profession Diplomacy Strategic Analysis Trade Relations International Aid Organisations Non-Government Organisations.