Master of International Relations and Master of Laws
Master of International Relations and Master of Laws
Summary The Master of International Relations, which is built around innovative approaches and thinking, will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments. It will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia. The Master of Laws will simultaneously…
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Summary
The Master of International Relations, which is built around innovative approaches and thinking, will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments. It will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia. The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career.
Key features
Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for
Develop key skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research and writing, and oral communication. Learn from anywhere in the world
Study on campus or online – or a combination of both – and effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments. Learn from academic experts across a range of areas
Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Aid and development officer
Barrister or solicitor
Business executive
Community advocate
Diplomat
Diplomat
Entrepreneur
In-house counsel
Intelligence analyst
International trade specialist
Lobbyist
Paralegal
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Politician
Regional business manager
Researcher
Employers
Advertising and media agencies
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Legal service providers
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Trade and development organisations
United Nations
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
