This course offers you a window into the diverse and dynamic world of politics in the 21st century.
The program is defined by the big questions shaping our world – from global justice to war, peace, social movements and interstate relations.
This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the fundamental debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis. You will graduate with an internationally-respected qualification, opening doors to opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
How will the course help advance your career?
The Master of International Relations encompasses analysis of complex political, social and strategic problems, as well as the development of the skills needed to communicate this analysis – providing you with the basis for an intellectually engaging and rewarding career.
This highly-regarded program combines rigorous engagement with industry with the best of academic theory and critical thought. Upon graduation you’ll enter the industry with a highly-respected and relevant qualification which will prepare you for leadership in a diverse range of career paths – from all levels of government to NGOs, academia and public and private sector organisations both in Australia and around the world.
Graduates work in a broad range of occupations in sectors such as:
- Intergovernmental (ASEAN, United Nations);
- Governmental (counter-terrorism, defence, diplomacy, finance, immigration, trade);
- Private (cybersecurity, defence, investment, law);
- Non-profit (commerce, development, humanitarian aid, policy analysis).