Master of International Relations

Learn how the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Nations operate in our global community, and acquire knowledge of key developments within international relations. The Master of International Relations engages with theory, international governance and law, international security, international political economy and international history.

Participate in an international student exchange and study another language to complement your skills. You can transcend theoretical perspectives by applying your expertise in a working environment, such as through an optional internship. Designed to meet your career-oriented goals, your internship can be in international organisations, government, business, media and NGOs.

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

• 37.5 points of Compulsory subjects
• 12.5 points of Core subjects

AND

• 150 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)
• 100 points of Elective subjects

On graduation from the Master of International Relations, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

• Policy advisor and analyst
• Advocacy coordinator
• Business development and project coordinator
• Welfare officer

Graduates have also gone on to work in global organisations including:

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Department of Foreign Affairs
• The European Commission
• The Age