Career outcomes
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready for exciting roles in diplomacy, foreign service, international organisations, not-for-profits, and international journalism. Your keen understanding of global political and economic shifts will be a sought-after skill across various fields.
Your capacity for diplomacy, advocacy, partnership-building, and policy analysis could guide you toward impactful roles with the United Nations, World Trade Organization, Department of Defence, or Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You might also apply these skills in consulting or public relations, where strategic communication is key.
Be inspired by these potential careers:
- Foreign service officer
- International trade specialist
- Immigration officer
- Mediator
- Human rights officer
- International marketing strategist
- National security agent
- Cultural affairs officer
- Economic development officer
- Policy analyst
- International relations consultant
- International development worker.
Or continue your studies with a Master or PhD of International Relations to boost your career to the next level.
Industry trends
The COVID-19 pandemic ignited questions about major global issues – such as global health, food security, climate change, human rights, economic globalisation, and neoliberal capitalism.
A growing number of professions demand a deeper understanding of international relations. Adelaide University’s Bachelor of International Relations provides specialised knowledge in this field, developing your critical thinking, leadership qualities and digital literacy.
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights top skills for the future, emphasising analytical and creative thinking, which are central to our program.
In South Australia, the defence sector also presents a promising labour market. Our state is home to over 300 world-class defence and infrastructure companies across maritime, aerospace, land, systems and cyber industries – offering a wealth of potential future careers.
