Program Requirements

The Master of International Relations requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

24 units from the completion of the following Introductory Compulsory courses:

INTR8069 Studying International Relations

INTR8071 Issues and Concepts in International Relations

24 units from the completion of the following Disciplinary Foundation courses:

INTR8011 International Relations Theory

INTR8046 Evolution of the International System

INTR8080 Global Ethics

INTR8072 Researching International Relations: Curiosity, Methods and Ethics in the Study of Global Politics

24 units from the completion of one of the following Pathway Specialisations

IRWA-SPEC World Affairs

IRAP-SPEC International Relations of the Asia-Pacific

IRPC-SPEC Peace and Conflict Studies

A maximum of 24 unit from the completion of:

Additional Pathway Specialisations

IRWA-SPEC World Affairs

IRAP-SPEC International Relations of the Asia-Pacific

IRPC-SPEC Peace and Conflict Studies

OR

Extension Specialisations

IRIG-SPEC International Governance 

IRPE-SPEC International Political Economy

IRFP-SPEC Foreign Policy Analysis

IRIS-SPEC International Security

OR

Advanced Independent Research

INTR8038 Thesis (24 units)

INTR8039 Thesis (Part Time) (12 units)

OR

8000-level courses with the following Alpha codes ASIA, DIPL, INTR, MEAS, NSPO, PASI, POGO, POLS, STST where up to 6 units can be taken from the Experiential courses from the following list:

ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program Internship A (Graduate)

CRWF7001 Editor’s practicum: online public engagement, academic blogging and digital disruption

VCPG6001 Unravelling Complexity

VCPG6003 Leadership and Influence in a Complex World

VCPG6004 Creating Impact

VCPG6200 Innovation and Professional Practice Internship

VCPG8001 Dealing with Wicked Problems

VCPG8002 Ignorance!

Hurdle Requirements

Students must complete the Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in order to commence the Master degree.

Specialisations

Study Options

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 5/7; or
• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a GC or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7; or
• Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
• 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7; or
• Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• A minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission 

Diversity factors

As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

 Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

Applications for Course Credit

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.

Cognate Disciplines

International relations and world politics; political science with a global focus; strategic and security studies; international history

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the dynamics of contemporary international relations, especially in the Asia-Pacific region;
2. Discuss the key theories for the analysis of contemporary international relations;
3. Use international relations theory to reflect upon contemporary problems in areas such as international security, global governance, international political economy or human rights;
4. Conduct high-level research and writing to undertake self-directed study in international relations;
5. Analyse new areas of concern in both scholarly and policy-relevant terms;

6. Communicate findings in academic and practical contexts, justifying the approach and methods used as appropriate.

Inherent Requirements

Information on inherent requirements is currently not available for this program.