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Postgraduate MAQ-IRL-MAS-2023

Master of International Relations

Tackle the big issues affecting key global regions

Critically assess global risks, challenges, and opportunities. You’ll explore an international system of politics, security, and law. Work through contemporary regional and global developments. Graduate ready for a range of international careers.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$30,100

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 11 Jun 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 03 Sep 23
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QS Ranking 2023

14

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

10

  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon the completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Assess and selectively apply competing theories that seek to explain current and historical conflicts in the international arena to stated cases.        
  2. Explain developments in international politics by integrating advanced political, legal, social and economic reasoning.          
  3. Evaluate how cultural and personal factors influence perceptions in world affairs.             
  4. Analyse critically the balance of causality between actors, institutions and ideas in driving change in international affairs.                     
  5. Conduct independent research in world affairs in a self-directed way, applying specialised concepts, theories and methodologies in international relations and, as appropriate, cognate disciplines.
  6. Provide an analyst’s perspective on international affairs including current and historical conflicts in the international arena) using written, oral and digital means at levels appropriate to specialist and non-specialist audiences and stakeholders.      
  7. Research, develop and communicate policy recommendations and policy briefs on stated issues that are well argued, accurate and capable of implementation.
Career opportunities
  • Aid and development officer
  • Diplomat
  • Intelligence analyst
  • International trade specialist
  • Paralegal
  • Policy analyst
  • Regional business manager
  • Researcher
Entry requirements

Higher education

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria:
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
    • Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

English Proficiency Requirements

The required standard of English for this degree is:

  • Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.
  • All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. 
  • For more information on accepted equivalents, please see English Language Requirements.
Credit for previous study or work

This course is not eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Description

The Master of International Relations, which is built around innovative approaches and thinking, will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments. It will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

You will study the following subjects:

  • Research Methods in International Relations
  • International Relations Practice
  • Security in World Politics
  • Understanding World Politics: Theoretical Approaches
  • International Political Economy
  • International Law and Global Governance
  • Europe and the World
  • The Middle East in Global Politics

The order in which you study subjects may depend upon when you commence your degree and the pace of your study. Some subjects are only available at certain times of the year.

Award Requirements

This postgraduate coursework degree requires completion of eight subjects.

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