Master of International Relations and Master of Public and Social Policy
Master of International Relations and Master of Public and Social Policy
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 unique Master of Public and…
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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 unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
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. Study diverse disciplines
Undertake a wide range of units in areas such as human geography, politics and sociology. Engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges
Examine key contemporary societal concerns, such as sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, populism and inequality.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Aid and development officer
Diplomat
Electorate officer
Human services consultant
Intelligence analyst
International trade specialist
Market or social researcher
Media and communications adviser
Paralegal
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Public servant
Regional business manager
Researcher
Social and community services manager
Social or environmental consultant
Social policy researcher
Employers
Advertising and media agencies
Advocacy organisations
Consulting firms
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Market research firms
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Research institutes
Think tanks and policy research institutes
Trade and development organisations
Trade unions
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.
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