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Overview

The Master of International Relations is a multidisciplinary and professionally oriented course designed to further intellectual understanding for career opportunities in government, the private sector, the NGO sector and academia. The core of the program engages students in key debates in international relations theory, international governance and law, international security, international political economy and international history. Drawing on the expertise of regional specialists, students can choose to focus on the international relations of the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

• Study contemporary issues such as the international politics of climate change, nuclear weapons, genocide, human rights, globalisation, corruption, international trade, and women in global politics.
• Explore the key roles in international relations of the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Nations.
• Acquire a deep knowledge of key developments in international relations.
• Become an active global citizen with keen cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
• Gain relevant and practical skills for employment.
• Have the opportunity to participate in international student exchanges and study another language.
• Apply skills and knowledge and gain relevant work experience through an optional internship.
• Potentially progress to a research higher degree through a minor thesis option.

An optional internship allows you to apply your skills and gain career-oriented work experience in international organisations, government, business, media and non-government organisations

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Compulsory subjects

• Asia and the World
• International Relations Theory
• International Security
• International History
• International Political Economy
• International Governance and Law

Elective subjects