Master of International Relations

Melbourne Burwood, Burwood, Australia

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12 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re interested in understanding, investigating and responding to global issues, the Master of International Relations will give you the high-level skills in theoretical and empirical analysis to do so.
Are you ready to create practical responses to global issues?
Geo-political tensions, climate change, poverty, pandemics, human insecurity, and human rights abuses. These overarching concerns are just some of the pressing issues currently impacting our global community.
By studying the Master of International Relations, you’ll better understand the nature of these problems, what the current responses to these problems are, and how these responses can be improved.
You’ll develop skills in policy analysis, get a systematic understanding of the threats to peace and security, and global forces shaping political, social and economic life.
As you gain knowledge and perspective, you’ll be able to demonstrate high-level skills of theoretical and empirical analysis. Not only will you gain a thorough understanding of the complexities of contemporary international relations but be able to interpret these global issues and events to form a hopeful, positive solution for all parties.
You’ll complete the following core units:

The United Nations and International Organisation
Security and Strategy
Research Design.

You can also complete study that combines research and certain course elective units that may be used to form a specialisation in one of the following areas:

Conflict and Security
Diplomacy and Activism
Human Rights and International Law.

Specific research options meet the thesis requirements for admission to a PhD pathway so you can start focusing on the area of international relations you’re truly passionate about from the moment you start the course.
The masters degree also offers postgraduate internship opportunities, giving you the chance to gain valuable international experience and begin building your industry networks and connections. Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The United Nations and International Organisation
Security and Strategy
Research Design.

You can also complete study that combines research and certain course elective units that may be used to form a specialisation in one of the following areas:

Conflict and Security
Diplomacy and Activism
Human Rights and International Law.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

79+

PTE Academic

58+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline or
Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience or
Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline or
Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

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Master of International Relations

Melbourne Burwood, Burwood, Australia

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International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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