The University of Sydney
Master of International Relations
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationUnderstand and address the world’s most pressing challenges, including war and peace, social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability. Investigate relations among states and non-state actors, including the evolution of the international system.
The Master of International Relations is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your critical thinking and analytical skills in issues involving social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability.
You will complete core units and selective units in international relations. You will also take elective units which can include completion of an optional specialisation, broadening your studies to include a particular area of interest.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission this course requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
Option 1: English is my first language
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have;
- citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
Option 2: English is NOT my first language
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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