La Trobe University
Master of International Relations
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're keen to address the biggest global challenges of our time, La Trobe's Master of International Relations will give you the interdisciplinary skillset to make a real difference. Develop a solid grounding in international political theory and learn how to navigate the complex power dynamics between governments, multilateral organisations, international businesses and international NGOs. You'll graduate with the skills to work on current global issues and create positive change across cultures and societies.
In this comprehensive degree, you'll focus on public policy that promotes social justice and explore key themes of poverty, gender, inequality and the threat of war. Understand how foreign policy is made and build your knowledge of international law. Examine the role of international institutions in humanitarian law, international environmental law, refugee law and the laws of war. Then explore the sprawling networks of global economic interdependence, while investigating both the harms and benefits of globalisation. You'll understand the issues from a meta perspective, so you can create policies for governments and intergovernmental organisations such as the World Bank, ASEAN and the United Nations.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor's degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Selection criteria
Applicants with an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or related area will receive credit of up to 60 credit points.
The following subjects will be credited as advanced standing for cognate students:
POL5IOL International Law and Organisations
POL5TWP Theories of World Politics
30 credit points of non-specified elective subjects
Applicants with an Australian Honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or related area will receive credit of up to 120 credit points, including the subjects listed above.
Applicants with over 2 years of relevant work experience may be eligible to receive credit of up to 60 credit points
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$46,000
$73,600
$46,000
$73,600
Career opportunities
The Master of International Relations will prepare you for the following roles.
Diplomat
Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...
Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Managers manage an organisation’s relationship and exposure to the general public. Their main aim is to create a favourable public...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
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