The University of Melbourne
Master of International Relations
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearn how the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Nations operate in our global community, and acquire knowledge of key developments within international relations. The Master of International Relations engages with theory, international governance and law, international security, international political economy and international history.
Participate in an international student exchange and study another language to complement your skills. You can transcend theoretical perspectives by applying your expertise in a working environment, such as through an optional internship. Designed to meet your career-oriented goals, your internship can be in international organisations, government, business, media and NGOs.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements for the 200 point program (2 years full-time / 4 years part-time)
Please note: Part-time enrolment is not available to international students.
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Prior academic performance; and
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s Graduate English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:
- Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:
- An honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, or equivalent
Applicants seeking credit for relevant work experience must document their experience with a brief curriculum vitae detailing the experience, contact details of two referees who can confirm the authenticity and nature of the experience claimed, and a covering letter that explains how the experience is relevant to the program and prepares them for it.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$63,435
$85,083
$63,435
$85,083
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 The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
