International Studies

International Studies is about world issues.

Studying in this area involves learning about economic, political and cultural links between countries and being able to interact in international and multicultural contexts.

This includes learning about globalisation and global issues such as global warming and international responses.

Studying in this area may include learning a language.

Wikipedia on International studies

NZ university majors related to this area

Auckland University of Technology

International Studies

Examples of career opportunities

Knowledge about international issues is useful for a variety of careers (involving other qualifications too).

International businessperson
Journalist
Writer
Foreign affairs analyst
Development agency analyst
Non-governmental organisation (NGO) worker
Business consultant
Trade advisor
Politician
Teacher
Diplomat
Academic

Income and employment prospects

Income

127% of national
median earnings

Employment

69%	Employed
2%	Unemployed
22%	Further study
7%	Other or unknown

Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.

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