Master of International Relations

at Deakin University

To be awarded a Master of International Relations a student must successfully complete 8 credit points as follows:
 

• AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• 2 core units
• 6 credit points of study from one of the Minor Thesis, Research Paper or Professional Experience Pathways^.

^Course Elective units may be used to form a specialisation
 

• The United Nations and International Organisation
• Security and Strategy

Admission to study postgraduate coursework at Deakin is based on recognition of your professional experience and previous qualifications. 
 

• 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.

IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$33,800 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

Graduates of Deakin’s Master of International Relations have gone on to work for organisations such as:
 

• Australian Government
• Australian Defence Force
• United Nations
• World Vision
• Save the Children.

The nature of international relations roles is changing due to the impacts of climate change, the rise of China and other forms of geopolitical change. After examining key contemporary issues and developments around the world, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, you’ll graduate ready to enter the industry with current and best practice knowledge to make your impact.

Opportunities to make your impact exist in:
 

• all levels of government
• private sector corporations and small business
• non-government organisations (NGOs)
• the media
• management consultancies
• multicultural associations
• education
• health
• research.