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.
If you want to open doors in your career in government, the private and NGO sector or academia, the Master of International Relations helps you to understand contemporary issues facing international laws, policies and governance.
Discover the nuanced international politics of climate change, nuclear weapons, genocide, human rights, globalisation, corruption, international trade, and women in global politics. You can train you focus on the Asia-Pacific, Europe, or the Middle East with expert tuition from regional specialists. And there’s always the option to progress to a research higher degree through a minor thesis option.

Entry requirements for the 200 point program

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).

Entry requirements for the 150 point program

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed one of: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly relevant discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a graduate certificate in a directly related discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Political Science, Development Studies, Globalisation Studies, International History, International Law, Sociology, International Economics, International Political Economy, Asian Studies

Entry requirements for the 100 point program

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include International Politics, International Studies.

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.