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Combine your love for politics and International relations with your creativity to create a study pathway that accurately captures both your career and personal aspirations, while opening a world of employment possibilities with the UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations /Bachelor of Arts double degree.The course critically examines the principles, concepts and issues facing regional politics in the Asia Pacific in an international context, while offering the chance to specialise in one of five creative study pathways: creative writing, cultural and heritage studies, digital media, film production or global studies.Whichever pathway you choose, the combination of electives will help you develop a high level of critical analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to use creativity to inform, engage, persuade and influence an audience.Each elective is taught within smaller, more personalised classes, offering students an individually tailored learning environment that ensures they receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.The UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations /Bachelor of Arts degree is a unique course that offers highly transferrable qualifications. While job options will depend on the creative pathway you choose, here are some of the careers the course could prepare you for:

If you’re interested in a career in the fast-paced world of international politics, media and communication, then the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor Communication and Media course will give you the skills, knowledge, qualifications and confidence to engage in top level discussions at the highest levels.This course will cover the theory and practical application of political principles, concepts and the issues that are shaping the global geopolitical landscape, while simultaneously developing your creative, critical, professional and personal communication capabilities.Collectively, you’ll gain a high level of theoretical and empirical analysis skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to use communication and media to inform, engage, persuade and influence change across a wide range of audience demographics.Each elective is taught within a smaller, more personalised class, offering students an individually tailored learning environment that will ensure they’ll receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.The UC Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Communication and Media double degree offers highly transferrable qualifications that could easily lead to successful careers as a:

Develop an eye for forensic detail and become a formidable force in the courtroom with UC’s Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws. We’ll give you real world opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge in the areas of crime investigation and the analytical preparation of evidence and the legal know-how to become a solicitor or a barrister.You’ll be able to demonstrate broad theoretical and technical knowledge in the application of science in legal matters, cross-examine witnesses, transmit knowledge to judges and juries and master forensic biology and chemistry. While you build your understanding of the theory and history of law and your advocacy and legal skills, you’ll get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas.At UC, you can fast-track your studies during winter term and because our law course is recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW, begin the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in your final year.Career paths? How about working in federal law enforcement agencies, DNA testing labs, quarantine services or medical and research industries, or as a lawyer, policy advisor or a consultant to the courts or police force. Insightful, indeed!Lab technician, researcher, law enforcer, advocate, barrister, solicitor, policy advisor, researcher and even environmental protection … UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business degree will prepare you to hit the ground running in numerous careers offering healthy salaries. Graduates of the course will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore forensic and legal careers in:

Choose from a range of science electives (physical, biological or chemical… take your pick), and combine them ever so appealingly with law subjects, including those in the contract, property, equity or administrative arenas with UC’s Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws double degree.You’ll gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of both disciplines, extend your research capabilities and develop a commercial focus that will up your kudos in a host of professions, including as a lab assistant or technician, researcher, science communicator and technical writer or as a solicitor, barrister or advocate.Our experienced staff will encourage you to develop your legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law. Supporting your development will be UC’s small class sizes and state-of-the-art facilities, along with 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 (also known as NGOs).UC’s law program is recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW, and our articulation pathways and partnerships with law firms and overseas universities can help you qualify for a law internship or seek admission to the UK or the US (hello, OS career!). What’s more, you will be able to fast-track your studies during our winter term and in your final year, begin the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.UC’s Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws will open a range of career doors for you, in Australia and overseas. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications to enable them to explore careers in:

Focusing on corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, and offering specialised electives in subjects like IT, accounting, HR and marketing, UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business will provide the foundation for your legal and business education.If you’re an aspiring manager, you’ll gain broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of core business areas and the necessary skills to be effective in today’s changing workplaces.Our expert teachers will encourage you 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 legal and management professional will be our small class sizes and 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 we’ve forged with law firms, the public sector (a huge employer in Canberra) and non-government organisations (NGOs).What’s more, you’ll also get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas and be able to fast-track your studies during our winter term.The UC Bachelor of Laws has professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and New South Wales and allows students in their final year of study to begin their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.¿

Looking for a challenging career in the legal or financial sector? Then the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws double degree is the perfect way to give you the knowledge and skills to enter the public sector as a manager or confidently take on the world of international business.In this course you will study a wide range of commerce related subjects such as economics, accounting and information systems – as well as multiple legal electives including corporations law, contract law, property and criminal law.No matter what study pathway you choose, this course will help you develop your advanced legal research and writing skills, which will open a wealth of career opportunities in the public or private sector, both locally and overseas.Successful completion of this double degree will also enable you to be eligible for a host of professional accreditations including CPA Australia, CAANZ and the Financial Services Institute of Australia. The course is also recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW.A UC Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws double degree is an internationally recognised qualification and opens a wide range of career opportunities in a range of sectors including in:

Combine the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of business; add the technical systems and strategies of information technology and collectively you have an outstanding and highly sought after double degree called the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business Infographics.This course bridges the core disciplines of business and information technology to show you how to design, redesign or manage systems to meet specific business requirements; while still achieving definitive and quantifiable results.As part of this course you will explore a comprehensive range of essential business and IT subjects to learn how to translate complex technical knowledge, integrated business systems and strategies, to create innovative business solutions that work.Career wise you can also expect to have no problem transitioning into employment as information and communications technology professional UC graduates are in extremely high demand. This industry is also less vulnerable to automation.A UC Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Business informatics double degree is an internationally recognised qualification that is currently in high demand both here in Australian and around the world. If you’re looking for a challenging career in an industry that is not only perceived as future proof, but also offers long-term stability, then this is the course for you. Potential career pathways could include working as:

If getting a high paying job within an industry that is continuously expanding and evolving is what you’re looking for, then the UC Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology offers the perfect platform from which to manage your way to the top.This course explores a range of business disciplines including management, government and business relations, strategy, leadership, marketing; and merges it with core IT theories and principles such as information systems, system analysis and modelling, security, networking, software development and artificial intelligence and more.Collectively, these two courses will give you both the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to create, produce and manage a wide range of large scale integrated projects within the public and private sectors.A UC Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) double degree is an internationally recognised qualification that will give you the knowledge and skills to explore a variety of potential employment opportunities such as:

If you’re looking for an exceptional career in commerce and information technology (IT), then the UC Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology double degree offers the perfect platform from which to forge ahead with confidence.An expansive course, covering both the technology and business sides of IT, and the banking, finance and accounting components of commerce, it will give you a portfolio of skills that will enable you to fluently engage in all aspects of banking, business and IT at the highest levels.Available to study in two different locations – in Canberra and Melbourne – these courses are delivered flexibly, with a mixture of business hours and weekday evening study options. Take a proactive approach to a career as an IT, or Finance and Banking specialist with this unique double degree and open a whole new world of incredible possibilities.A UC Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology (IT) double degree is an internationally recognised qualification that will give you the knowledge and skills to explore a variety of career pathways including:

The events and tourism industries are expanding quickly, with tourism now directly contributing almost three per cent to Australia’s GDP. To help further drive growth and sustainability, a skilled and experienced workforce is needed – and this is where UC comes in.Our course has a foundation in business studies and investigates the key elements you’ll need for a future career in events and tourism. You’ll graduate with solid teamwork and critical thinking skills, exploring events in both tourism and non-tourism contexts, such as sports, festivals, conventions, meetings and community activities. Your employability will be enhanced thanks to the many practical Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities you’ll undertake within the industry as part of your degree.Hands-on experience is at the heart of the Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management. During your studies, you’ll undertake a number of project-based units where you’ll study real-world case studies, explore simulated workplace scenarios, interact with guest speakers, and work with industry to develop documents including marketing plans, social media strategies, training manuals, and more.The course requires you to undertake an internship of between 40 and 50 hours with an event management company. Previous students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Raiders, Brumbies Rugby, Canberra Convention Bureau, Heritage ACT, National Museum of Australia, ACT Parks and Conservation, National Folk Festival, Questacon, Canberra Writers Festival, Canberra International Film Festival, Canberra in the City, Canberra Regional Tourism Awards, ACT Government, Design Canberra Festival, Corporate Communique, Soldier On, Volleyball Australia, OzHelp Foundation, Canberra Cavalry, Academy Club, Red Nose, Pialligo Estate, Capital Football and Kicks Entertainment.