Master of International Relations

Note: This program has been suspended from May 2025. There are no further intakes of students planned. The following information is being retained for students currently enrolled in the program.

Subjects overview

Compulsory subject credit points
10 Essential subjects to complete
Total credit points
120 Your complete degree

This program can be completed in 1 year (3 semesters)

Required Subject

Students must complete the following ten credit points (10CP) subject.

HUMR71-100: Research Methods and Data Visualisation (10CP)

The individual ability to ethically collect, find, read, interpret and learn from data is critical in determining the future of all human endeavours, particularly in light of the proliferation of AI tools and applications. This subject introduces you to key principles and processes in social science research, equipping you with lifelong skills to design, execute and present research of integrity in your current studies and future professions. You will explore quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools for data selection, interpretation and analysis, and learn how to present findings and visualise data in ways that address the needs of diverse educational and industry contexts. 

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Discipline Subject Options

Students must choose one (1) of the following options (110CP).

Major Research Project and Discipline Subjects

Required Subjects

Students must complete the following forty credit points (40CP) of subjects.

Discipline Subjects

Students must choose seventy credit points (70CP) of subjects from the following list..

Minor Research Project and Discipline Subjects

Required subjects

Students must complete the following ninety credit points (90cp) of subjects.

General Elective

Students must choose twenty credit points (20CP) of general electives.

  • University Postgraduate Electives

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Study plan

Take the guess work out of planning your study schedule. Your program's study plan has been carefully curated to provide a clear guide on the sequential subjects to be studied in each semester of your program. Your study plan is designed around connected subject themes to equip you with the fundamental knowledge required as you progress through your course.