THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.

A contemporary, dynamic, discipline, International Relations is the study of politics at the international, cross-national, transnational, regional, and global, levels. Although a relatively modern discipline, it is one of increasing relevance in the contemporary world because of the processes of globalisation. We are constantly reminded of the impact of international relations on everyday lives, such as climate change, agricultural trade, terrorism and refugees. International Relations is therefore at the cutting edge of current concerns. The solutions to many national problems are now intricately linked with regional and international treaties and conventions and so it is crucial to understand how states and non-state actors interact on the world stage.

A minor stream in International Relations will equip you with a basic understanding of contemporary international issues and an overview of relevant theoretical and conceptual debates. International Relations has links with other disciplines, such as Politics, Development Studies, International History, Economics, and Law. UNSW has research strengths in several sub-disciplines of International Relations, including International Political Economy, International Security, and the Politics of International Law. A minor stream in International Relations pairs well with a major stream in Politics, Development Studies, or Sociology & Anthropology.

Upon successful completion of an International Relations stream, you will be able to:

If you wish to gain a minor in International Relations, you must complete 24 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, 6 UOC at Level 2 and 6 UOC at Level 3.

You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:

You must complete 6 UOC from the following:

You must complete 6 UOC from the following: