Master of International Relations

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Credit points: 96
Duration: 2 yr full-time
Qualification: Level 9 - Master's Degree (Coursework)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Campus: Caulfield · Clayton

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Our world is being shaped by big questions about global justice, war, peace, social movements, and inter-state relations. These questions help define what this Master of International Relations is all about. In short, this course offers you a window into the diverse and dynamic world of politics in the 21st century. Alongside a suite of core units covering key issues in International relations, you will have the opportunity to curate your learning towards your own interests and career pathway by selecting units from key international relations specialist knowledge areas including: Global business and management, Global justice and development, and Global security. This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the key fundamental debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis. Through this, you will be able to cut through the complexity of global politics by acquiring the analytical perspectives and skills needed to see both the 'bigger picture' and comprehend detailed aspects of specific issues. Subject to conditions, you will have the opportunity to pursue research interests in a number of areas, providing you with a potential pathway into a Higher Degree by Research. Our graduates have gone on to a broad range of occupations and have been employed by the likes of the United Nations, the Australian Government, and non-governmental organisations such as the International Red Cross.

Structure

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units. Note: APG5237 is a study tour unit.

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. Note 1. Entry level 2 is only required to complete 6 credit points. Note 2. If you intend to complete the Research pathway you must complete APG5084.

You must complete: Entry Level 1: 36 credit points from the following units. Entry Level 2: 18 credit points from the following units. Note 1. You may also complete units not undertaken from Part A, Part B or Part C. Note 2. Units are grouped into areas of interest. You may choose units from one area or across multiple areas to tailor your degree. The same units may appear in multiple areas/parts however each unit can only be credited once towards the degree. Note 3. You may take approved units from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. These units must be selected from the Core studies and/or elective studies parts.

You can complete a research pathway in your course if: - you have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80% in the units of this course; - you have the permission of the Course Director; and - a suitable thesis supervisor is available. If you are admitted into the course at entry Level 1 or 2, the following unit replacements will apply: - APG5084 Designing research as offered in Part C. - APG5849 Research thesis A replaces 6 credit points from Part D. - APG5850 Research thesis B replaces 12 credit points from Part B. If you are admitted into the course at entry level 3, the replacement units will be determined based on previous study in consultation with the course director. Note 1. APG5084 Designing research is a co-requisite for enrolment in APG5849 Research thesis A and must be completed in the same semester. Note 2. Undertaking the research pathway does not guarantee entry into a graduate research degree (e.g. Masters by Research, PhD). You must complete 24 credit points from the following list: