堪培拉大学

Focusing on the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping Australia’s national security and the world and exploration of corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws will lay the foundations for a fascinating career and make you shine.

You’ll learn about democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia Pacific and beyond. Imagine being part of discussions about the implications of the neoliberal policy ascendency in Australia, Brexit, the Trump presidency, war, energy security and marriage equality.

UC’s qualified and experienced staff will help you make better sense of the world you live in and recognise how to meet current social and political challenges. You’ll also be encouraged to develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law.

Supporting your development as a socially responsible and ethical professional will be UC’s small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities and ties with the National Centre for Corporate Law and National Institute of Governance. You’ll also benefit from the relationships the University has forged with law firms, the public sector (a huge employer in Canberra) and non-government organisations (otherwise known as NGOs).

Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and a Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

gain knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world, including the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond
be able to apply an in-depth understanding of the historical and current systems of Australian politics and public policy, provide policy advice and develop new policies
develop high level theoretical and empirical analysis skills and the ability to interpret world events and issues
be able to choose from a range of electives across disciplines, such as sociology, economics and business
gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers
fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
specialise, through electives, in selected areas of law with an emphasis on commercial law
be able to apply your knowledge and skills to analyse and solve legal problems, undertake complex legal research tasks and reflect upon ethical issues and make suggestions for law reform.

Career opportunities

The world is your oyster! Diplomat, policy adviser, barrister, solicitor, advocate, or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with our Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws degree. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:

diplomacy, including strategic analysis, trade relations and foreign affairs
intelligence, including security analysis
international business and aid
law firms
the public sector, including as in-house counsel, in foreign affairs, as policy advisor, legislative drafting and law reform
politics
media, communications, public affairs and public relations
the community sector, such as community legal work and professional advocacy
private legal practice
domestic or international business, including consultancy
management
education and research.