This major has been designed to meet the needs of Australian government, business and society, to engage the states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national interests and as part of the globalisation process. It provides you with the opportunity to study contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries, as well as the international issues affecting Australia's interests and role in the region and in the world at large. The major area also includes a range of units concerned with the United States and Europe as well as with Asia itself, and units in international relations covering other parts of the world. It seeks to produce graduates with a broad, liberal education with the skills to mediate between Australia and the world in general, and Asia in particular through political, economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic and strategic links.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Relations and Asian Studies, you will enjoy a wide range of career options. Employment opportunities may be found in: state and Commonwealth public services overseas organisations the media business and industry education research