Master of International Relations
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
The UNSW Master of International Relations recognises the complexity and the globalised nature of today’s world, and is specifically designed to advance your understanding of global politics and foreign policy. Through this degree, you’ll critically examine theories and issues in contemporary world politics. You’ll explore international security, great-power rivalry, regional conflicts, nuclear proliferation, global environmental politics, civil conflict and terrorism, human rights, gender politics, international political economy, development and other pressing international issues.
Alongside this, you’ll learn to understand how these concepts and theories in international relations shape our view of the world. You’ll graduate with the in depth knowledge and experience to work in a variety of sectors in Australia and internationally, from NGO’s to government organisations and multinational corporations.
Sydney, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 38,325
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Program Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
48 UOC specialisation (POLSJS)
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Research Core Course (6 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (6 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (24 UOC)
72 UOC specialisation (POLSIS)
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Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (6 - 12 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (36 - 42 UOC)
96 UOC specialisation (POLSHS)
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Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (24 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (60 UOC)
Specialisation Requirements
You must complete one of the following specialisations:
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International Relations C
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International Relations B
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International Relations A
For all three streams, you will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:
For the 1 year stream (A)
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Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^, plus one year relevant professional experience.
For the 1.7 year stream (B)
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^, plus one year relevant professional experience.
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Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
For the 2 year stream (C)
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.
^Students from a non-211 university in China are now required to have a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW distinction average (75%).
Relevant disciplines include: Social Sciences; Humanities; Business; Economics; Law; Public Health; Communications.
Indicative First Year Fee
AU $38,325
Potential careers
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Public sector: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs (Mexico), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway) and the Ministry of Defence (Singapore)
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Private sector: Media Organisations, Trans- and Multi-national corporations, Industry and Financial Services
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International Organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank
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Non-government Organisations in countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, Thailand and Tonga