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Master of International Relations
What is the course about?The Master of International Relations provides qualified students with an advanced understanding of the academic field of international relations, including its concepts, theoretical perspectives and debates. Students also acquire advanced knowledge of major real world developments in international relations, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Who is the course designed for?The Master of International Relations is designed both for those purely interested in acquiring a better understanding of global governance and politics and for those seeking a qualification to enhance their career prospects. Strongly-performing students have the option of writing a dissertation and thus qualifying to enter higher degree research programs, including the PhD. How will completing this course help my career prospects?Completing further study beyond a Bachelor degree will enhance your ability to compete for employment and advancement. The Master of International Relations provides students with a qualification relevant to professional employment in a range of business, government and non-government organizations in Australia and overseas. The course develops students’ capacities to collect and interpret information; to analyze arguments, policies and developments; and to construct cogent verbal and written arguments on international relations subjects. It also gives students’ an understanding of the ways in which knowledge of international relations is utilized, including in professional employment. What is the course structure?This is a three semester full time or five year (maximum) part time course in which a student must complete 72 points of study with a passing grade in each of six units from the following list:
Please note that only two units are offered each semester. See Postgraduate Units in International Relations for unit availability. An alternative pathway is provided for students who achieve a distinction average (70% or better) in their first 48 points of coursework and who wish to undertake a major research project in place of further coursework. A student following this pathway must complete 72 points of study with a passing grade in each unit or dissertation component in accordance with the following program: a) 48 points of units from the units listed above. b) 15,000 word dissertation (24 points) completed in the final semester of the course. CreditStudents who have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, with an average mark of 65%, receive 24 points of credit towards the Master of International Relations. Students who have successfully completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in International Relations, with an average mark of 65%, receive 48 points of credit towards the Master of International Relations. What are the requirements for admission?Applicants for the Master of International Relations must normally hold a three year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in the social sciences or humanities from an approved tertiary institution, with a distinction (70% or better) average or equivalent in the major sequence. Applicants with an average of 65% or better in the major may be admitted if they have at least one year of relevant work experience (i.e. employment with a significant international relations dimension or a significant research component.) Examples of relevant experience are employment by the Department of Defence; preparation of reports or briefing papers for an MP, a minister or a public sector agency. Applicants may also be admitted on the basis of completion of either the Graduate Certificate in International Relations or the Graduate Diploma in International Relations with an average mark of 65%. How do I apply?Please contact the Discipline of Political Science and International Relations to discuss your interest in the course and to receive any advice you may require. To assist us to determine your eligibility, please provde an electronic copy of your academic transcript. If you think you may not meet the academic eligibility requirement above, but have relevant work experience, please provide examples of reports or papers which demonstrate your research writing skills. Telephone: +61 8 6488 2086 Please complete the application form below. In addition to this form you must also complete the PG course pathway form below in consultation with the Discipline. Application Deadline15 December 2009. Late applications may be accepted; contact the Faculty Student Office: Telephone: +61 8 6488 2091 What fees apply?Domestic students - $10,271 per year (2010) (FEE-HELP may be available) For Assistance or Further InformationFaculty Student Office Discipline of Political Science and International Relations |
