Master of International Relations draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Through a combination of core coursework, electives, and internship opportunities, students gain knowledge, networks, and practical experience to pursue careers in government, NGOs, the media, and academia, with a focus on global affairs and diplomatic relations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of International Relations is a professionally oriented postgraduate course studied over three or four semesters (full-time equivalent). The course provides you with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. The program is structured by a core component, where you will gain knowledge of the major sub-fields including International Relations Theory and Practice, International Security, International Political Economy, the Evolution of International Society, and Governance in the International System. Elective units include a focus on important cross-cutting themes such as human rights, democracy, religion and non-governmental organisations, as well as on key global regions and powers. The course offers a credited internship unit which can be undertaken with local, national and international organisations, such as government departments, embassies, think tanks, NGOs or regional institutions. High achieving students can undertake research design training and produce a supervised research dissertation on a topic of their choice.
Outline:
Core:
- POLS5611 Religion, Global Identities and World Politics (6 points)
- POLS5631 International Relations of the Asia–Pacific (6 points)
- POLS5641 International Security (6 points)
- POLS5651 Global Political Economy (6 points)
- POLS5661 Approaches to International Relations (6 points)
- POLS5681 Governance in the International System (6 points)
- POLS5691 Global Climate Politics (6 points)
Option - Group A:
- POLS5682 Responding to International Crises (6 points)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6 points)
Option - Group B:
- COMM5104 Public Communication (6 points)
- ECON5521 Economic Policy and Communication (6 points)
- GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context (6 points)
- POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development (6 points)
- POLS5105 International Relations in the Indian Ocean Region (6 points)
- POLS5301 Democracy in Divided Societies (6 points)
- POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6 points)
- POLS5503 Public Administration (6 points)
- POLS5612 World Politics: Muslims in the West (6 points)
- POLS5684 China and the World (6 points)
- POLS5686 International Norms, Ethics and Human Rights (6 points)
- PUBH5783 Health in an Era of Environmental Change (6 points)
- SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills (6 points)
Option - Group C:
- SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills (6 points)
- SOCS5551 Master's Dissertation Part 1 (6 points)
- SOCS5552 Master's Dissertation Part 2 (6 points)
- SOCS5553 Master's Dissertation Part 3 (6 points)
Careers:
- Businesses and government departments with international linkages
- Agencies involved in regional or global governance
- International non-governmental organisations
- Foreign affairs and diplomacy
- Government
- Media
- Education
Other:
- The course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
- Students who have not completed a bachelor's degree with a relevant major as recognized by the University must complete relevant conversion unit(s) up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the University.
- The course is part of an articulated sequence with the:
- Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- Graduate Diploma in International Relations
Entry Requirements:
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to International Relations; or(2) completed a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Relations at UWA.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
