Master of International Relations

Program Overview

The Master of International Relations (Online) from UTS Online equips professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to address global challenges. It offers a flexible online format with regular intakes, core subjects in international relations, and elective specializations in Business, Health, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, and Technology Management. Graduates are prepared for careers in diplomacy, international development, and other fields requiring a deep understanding of global affairs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Master of International Relations (Online) | UTS Online

The Master of International Relations (Online) from UTS Online is designed for forward-thinking professionals seeking to acquire an advanced toolkit of knowledge and skills to address urgent global challenges, shape international politics, and advance their careers within governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide.

Objectives:

• Develop strong intercultural abilities for seamless integration into the global workforce.
• Explore global communication, cross-cultural strategies, foreign policy, geopolitics, sustainability, and international crime prevention.
• Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, become an advocate for global ethics, and gain a profound insight into our interconnected global community.
• Customize your learning journey and career prospects with a choice of specializations in Business, Health, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, and Technology Management, or select elective subjects from across these areas.

Program Description:

• 100% online delivery with regular intakes every two months.
• 12 subjects (72 credit points [CP] in total), with 9 core subjects and 3 electives.
• Specializations in Business, Health, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, and Technology Management.
• Flex Choice option to design your own pathway by selecting three electives (18CP) across any specialization.
• Guided by esteemed academics and industry experts throughout your studies.

Outline:

Core Subjects (54 CP):

• Intercultural and International Communication (6 CP)
• The Future of the International Order (6 CP)
• Sustainability and Global Governance (6 CP)
• Reframing International Political Economy (6 CP)
• The Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century (6 CP)
• Geopolitics and Australian Foreign Policy (6 CP)
• Global Crime, Justice & Security (6 CP)
• Research Design and Methods in International Relations (6 CP)
• International Relations Applied Research Project (6 CP)

Electives (18 CP):

Option 1: Specialization

• Choose three subjects (18CP) from your chosen specialization.

Option 2: Flex Choice

Teaching:

• Guided by esteemed academics and industry experts throughout your studies.
• 100% online delivery with regular intakes every two months.

Careers:

• Diplomats/Foreign Service Officers
• International Relations Analysts
• International Development Specialists
• International Trade Specialists
• International Business Consultants
• Intelligence Analysts
• Political Risk Analysts
• Humanitarian Aid Workers
• United Nations Officers
• International NGO Program Managers