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Master of International Relations

Program overview

In an increasingly globalised world, our understanding of international relations, diplomacy and trade is critical to a wide range of career pathways.

Bond University’s Master of International Relations is the ideal companion to undergraduate qualifications including business, communications, journalism, marketing, commerce, arts, and law.

The coursework subjects focus on global development, governance, public policy, security, and strategy, giving you a solid grounding in contemporary theoretical and policy issues.

The curriculum also incorporates a research project completed under the supervision of experienced academics across diverse topics. Your selected topic can be tailored to suit your professional interests and career ambitions.

With Bond’s accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable, the Master of International Relations can be completed in just 12 months (three semesters). 

Program code: HS-23097

CRICOS code: 078661G

Program overview

In an increasingly globalised world, our understanding of international relations, diplomacy and trade is critical to a wide range of career pathways.

Bond University’s Master of International Relations is the ideal companion to undergraduate qualifications including business, communications, journalism, marketing, commerce, arts, and law.

The coursework subjects focus on global development, governance, public policy, security, and strategy, giving you a solid grounding in contemporary theoretical and policy issues.

The curriculum also incorporates a research project completed under the supervision of experienced academics across diverse topics. Your selected topic can be tailored to suit your professional interests and career ambitions.

With Bond’s accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable, the Master of International Relations can be completed in just 12 months (three semesters). 

Program code: HS-23097

CRICOS code: 078661G

I chose Bond to further my international career

About this program

The Master of International Relations program is an innovative, forward-looking program that is attuned to the dynamics of the globalising world and its multiple diplomatic channels. The program provides you with a solid grounding in contemporary, theoretical, and cultural issues and, through an enhanced understanding of regional and global politics, development, strategic decision making, sociology and economy, you will be able to further your career in diplomacy, international trade, government, and business.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The Master of International Relations is made up of 120 credit points. Taking a full-time study load of 40 credit points per semester, you can complete postgraduate qualifications in 1 year (three semesters), with your choice of three options.

Program features

  • Active learning

    You will learn in small groups with ample opportunities to interact and collaborate with your lecturers and peers.

  • Industry in the classroom

    Our International Relations subjects are mentored by globally experienced academics and industry professionals, with expertise including international security, strategic analysis, the United Nations, climate change, political economy, policy, and sports diplomacy.

  • Extensive research areas

    Bond’s International Relations academics supervise our students in a wide range of research areas including the United Nations, Pandemics, Geopolitics, National/International Security, Terrorism, Political Economy, China, Sports Diplomacy and Climate Change.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • Foreign Correspondendent

    I am passionate about geopolitics, diplomacy, and cultural differences. Those are topics I really enjoy reading about, learning about, so that's why I chose to study a Master of International Relations. It ended up perfectly matching with my position as Foreign Correspondent as I report about politics, economics, sports and culture in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. It helped me to understand and critically view many aspects of the countries I report about.

    Manuela Franceschini - Alumna
  • "Bond University’s international relations program allows students to balance diplomatic experiences with international relations theory. Our programs follow an active learning approach, where students learn to develop key employability skills through real world simulations – enhancing their communication, presentation, negotiation, and research skills by dealing with historical and ongoing political affairs around the world."

    Mark Dinnen - Assistant Professor
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Hear from our Bondies

  • Foreign Correspondendent

    I am passionate about geopolitics, diplomacy, and cultural differences. Those are topics I really enjoy reading about, learning about, so that's why I chose to study a Master of International Relations. It ended up perfectly matching with my position as Foreign Correspondent as I report about politics, economics, sports and culture in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. It helped me to understand and critically view many aspects of the countries I report about.

    Manuela Franceschini - Alumna
  • "Bond University’s international relations program allows students to balance diplomatic experiences with international relations theory. Our programs follow an active learning approach, where students learn to develop key employability skills through real world simulations – enhancing their communication, presentation, negotiation, and research skills by dealing with historical and ongoing political affairs around the world."

    Mark Dinnen - Assistant Professor
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