Humanities and Social Sciences

Politics and International Relations Program

Master of International Relations

Course Length and Delivery

The Master of International Relations is an intensive one year master's by coursework. Students may specialize in areas of:

• international health economics and policy
• international security policy
• global governance
• international refugee and social policy

To be awarded the degree, students must successfully complete 120 credit points. Students are required to undertake two (2) core subjects of 30 credit points each, and choose additional subjects totalling 60 credit points from an approved list of elective units. For more information regarding course structure and unit descriptions click here.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.

Master of International Relations with Honours (MIR HONS) (currently available only to local students)

The Master of International Relations with Honours is an 18 month master's by coursework. To undertake the coursework degree with a research component you will need to complete an additional semester of study (6 months) which includes the writing of a 15,000 word thesis worth 60 credit points.

Course Duration: 1.5 Years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Key dates: Both courses have intakes in Semester 1 and 2. Semester 1 commences in March. Semester 2 commences in July.

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