This subject is designed to provide essential intercultural skills crucial for success in today's interconnected professional realm. Delve into both theoretical and practical dimensions of intercultural communication, facilitating effective engagement across diverse organisational and governmental contexts. Explore key debates in intercultural theory, analyse real-world scenarios, and develop strategies to navigate cross-cultural situations. Mastering this subject empowers you to excel in a global work environment, creating a significant influence.

This subject delves into comprehending the intricacies of the international order, exploring its foundational theories, influential players, pivotal institutions, and potential trajectories. Students analyse prevalent theories like Realism, Liberalism, and Constructivism, dissecting diverse entities and establishments shaping the global system. Historical insights uncover its evolution, from transformative events to the role of ideology, power, and norms. By examining contemporary challenges and potential directions, students refine their expertise in international relations.

In this subject, explore global environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Acquire essential skills for sustainable development, understanding multi-scalar environmental policies and international law. Analyse the roles of states, international bodies, civil society, and the private sector in advancing sustainability. Assess the efficacy of diverse collaboration methods in addressing specific environmental concerns. Engage in theoretical study and case analysis to comprehend international environmental governance and sustainable development strategies.

This subject equips you to unravel the complexities of the international political economy, a vital skill in today's global landscape. Explore the intricate interactions between global dynamics and local governance, dissecting economic, political, and social forces' interplay. Gain a comprehensive grasp of key economic concepts and theories, assessing their relevance on a global scale. Investigate how international organisations, multinational corporations, sovereign states, and NGOs shape global economic policies and influence local communities. Address critical issues like trade liberalisation, economic inequality, sustainable growth, and international development through critical analysis and contemporary governance frameworks. Through diverse perspectives, empirical data, and real-world case studies, this subject provides a holistic view of the global economy and governance's pivotal role in shaping its future.   

In this subject, you'll explore the evolving dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region, a global economic powerhouse anticipated to shape the strategic landscape of the 21st century. Investigate crucial trends, challenges, and opportunities, including the ascent of East Asia as a significant global economic and political entity. Analyse the changing power dynamics, territorial disputes, and diplomatic relations among major regional players like China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and Australia. Evaluate the socio-economic, political, and security implications of regional integration and the influence of bodies like ASEAN in shaping the Asia-Pacific's future. Through case studies and theoretical perspectives, you'll critically examine how power, territory, and diplomacy shape the region.

In this subject, you'll delve into the intricate interplay of geography, geopolitics, and security, crucial for shaping Australia's foreign policy strategies in today's complex global landscape. Explore a comprehensive understanding of state power, territorial control, and national security and their pivotal roles in Australia's foreign policy decision-making. Analyse the influence of geopolitics on state behaviour, power competition, and dynamics of influence. Examine the evolving concept of sovereignty in a globalised world, studying the relationship between state security, national interests, and strategies encompassing military power, intelligence, and diplomacy. Through theoretical insights and real-world case studies, grasp how geopolitics shapes Australia's foreign policy and influences the global system.

In this subject, you'll delve into the critical realm of global crime and security, equipping yourself to address significant security challenges such as terrorism, organised crime, and cyber threats. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, you'll unravel the intricate connections between criminology, criminal justice, policing, and security within a global context. Develop both theoretical and practical tools to analyse the causes, patterns, and impacts of global crime and security issues. The subject encompasses three key themes:

1. Understanding the catalysts behind increased flows of goods, money, and people and their effects on crime.
2. Examining international collaboration in crime control and prevention.
3. Exploring the institutionalisation of international responses to global crimes and emerging discussions on justice and security.

Through case studies and real-world examples, gain a profound understanding of the complexities of global crime, justice, and security and their implications for criminology, international relations, and broader social sciences.

This subject is your path to mastering research within the realm of international relations. Uncover vital research skills and methodologies essential for navigating the complexities of global relations and achieving impactful outcomes. Delve into research design fundamentals, from method selection and data collection to analysis and interpretation. Learn to craft research questions, develop hypotheses, and choose fitting data sources and analysis techniques. Ethical and practical challenges of international research are explored. By the subject's end, you'll be empowered to conduct your applied research projects confidently and critically evaluate existing research in this domain.

This subject empowers you to engage in applied research projects within international relations, refining critical thinking and research methodologies for significant contributions to the field. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to design and conduct original applied research projects, delving into topics of your choice within international relations. Building on your theoretical knowledge and methodological expertise gained in prior coursework, this subject provides hands-on experience in the research process. You'll collaborate with instructors to formulate research questions, identify suitable methods and data sources, and execute your research projects. Your projects may employ quantitative, qualitative, or a blend of both methods to analyse current international relations issues, fostering problem-solving skills critical to the field.