Master of International Relations (1.5 years)
Master of International Relations (1.5 years)
This professionally oriented course offers you the opportunity to gain deep expertise in international relations, with particular focus on our dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. It prepares you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. Course structure Postgraduate…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This professionally oriented course offers you the opportunity to gain deep expertise in international relations, with particular focus on our dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. It prepares you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
Become an expert on the international relations in our region and the wider global system.
Engage with our active networks of experts, policymakers and practitioners.
Study international relations while practicing international relations.
Undertake a credited internship at a local, national or international organisation.
Link theory to practice in relation to major powers, regional dynamics and global issues.
You’ll learn to
analyse complex global problems
develop expertise in policy analysis and writing
link international relations theory to policy and practice
conduct research in your field
engage with professionals in your field
Career opportunities
Career opportunities are available to students throughout the university semester.
Career Pathways
This course prepares graduates for careers in businesses and government departments with international linkages, agencies involved in regional or global governance and international non-governmental organisations. Expertise in international relations complements qualifications in a range of professional areas and is applicable to a variety of employment options.
Further Study
If you complete a dissertation as part of this course, you may choose to progress to a PhD. You may also wish to complete another postgraduate course, such as the Master of Business Administration.
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.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
