Master of International Relations (Professional)

at Deakin University

Course structure

To be awarded a Master of International Relations with a specialisation, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points as follows:
 

• AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
• 6 credit points of core units* 
• 10 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

Core Units
 

• The United Nations and International Organisation
• Human Rights in World Politics
• International Relations Theory
• Contemporary International Politics
• Security and Strategy
• Internship A

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

Admission is based on:
 

• Bachelor degree or other qualification at a higher AQF level in any 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.

Career opportunities for international relations graduates exist in all levels of government, private sector corporations and small business, non-government organisations, the media, consultancy, the defence forces, foreign affairs departments, immigration departments, management consultancies, multicultural associations, education, health, politics and research.