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  • 18% international / 82% domestic

Graduate Certificate in International Relations

  • Graduate Certificate

International Relations is the most controversial, dynamic and exciting area of political science. This program suite has a strong practitioner focus and is highly relevant for people working in - or aspiring to work in, government and international organisations.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Course Code
3142, 044347J
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$13,000 per year / $13,000 total
International Fees
$15,250 per year / $15,250 total

About this course

International Relations is the most controversial, dynamic and exciting area of political science. This program suite has a strong practitioner focus and is highly relevant for people working in - or aspiring to work in, government and international organisations. Topics covered include international security, human rights, religion and identity politics, diplomacy and statecraft, political economy and global governance.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
  • have a minimum of three years equivalent full-time professional work or relevant work experience
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.

Study locations

Nathan

Online

Career pathways

You will be well prepared for career opportunities in internationally focused areas of government including diplomacy, strategic analysis, defence, immigration and trade and investment relations. You could also find work in businesses with overseas profiles, international aid and other non-governmental organisations, and news and media organisations.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Griffith University.
87.6%
Overall satisfaction
81.1%
Skill scale
76.7%
Teaching scale
91.2%
Employed full-time
$105k
Average salary