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In just one year, gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in foreign affairs, defence, international diplomacy and more. After establishing core principles, you’ll tailor your learning with topics including human rights and nuclear energy.

Become an expert in international relations by studying foreign policy issues, global politics and human rights ethics. When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in several meaningful areas, including government diplomacy and international aid.

Critically assess global risks, challenges, and opportunities. You’ll explore an international system of politics, security, and law. Work through contemporary regional and global developments. Graduate ready for a range of international careers.

Examine the significance of international law as a means of regulating matters affecting relations among nation states. Prepare for work locally or internationally. Plan and execute a substantial research-based project in international law.

Join ANU Crawford School of Public Policy as you learn about policy analysis, policy making and policy leadership. Evaluate future risks including pandemics, interference, terrorism and more. 

Get a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in the modern world. Develop your thought leadership skills. Look for creative solutions to improve the world around you. Connect to the international development community. 

Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to create change. Build ethical workplace cultures and manage sustainable trade in an international context. Specialise for your career goals, choosing from public policy, public administration, and more.

Specialise in policy processes by exploring the link between domestic and international policy making. With this specialisation, you can open your career to global opportunities. Graduate with a niche that is sought-after due to globalisation.  

Follow your dreams of working in foreign and defence policy roles by developing your expertise in foreign policy decision-making. Learn how to implement responses, strategies and changes in defence related matters.