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Graduate Certificate in International Relations

PostgraduateGRF-MIR-GCE2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Gain a deeper understanding of global issues

Step in or step up to worldwide careers spanning diplomacy, international aid and foreign policy. Broaden your focus. Get ethical. Learn to negotiate, manage conflict, and cooperate. Begin to unpack the intriguing complexity of political science.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
4

Indicative total fee

$15,500

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Graduate Certificate in International Relations

About this degree

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

You will be prepared to work in roles 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.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
LegislatorsN/A^

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Members of ParliamentN/A^

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Policy and Planning ManagersOver $120K Up 53.8%
Tribunal MembersN/A^

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^ There is no data available