(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to International Relations; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Relations at UWA.
Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section; 18 in the Reading section; 20 in the Speaking section; and 20 in the Listening
IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
PTE (Academic): Postgraduate Research Studies applicants: An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the reading and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections.
The Master of International Relations prepares graduates for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media, or in education. The professionally-oriented course offers students the opportunity to study regional politics in greater depth with particular focus on Asia, Africa and the Indian Ocean Region. For those students interested in pursuing a career in academia and research, the course offers an optional dissertation component.
CRICOS CODE: 069311D
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Course structure details
Students who have not completed a bachelor's degree with a relevant major as recognized by the Faculty must complete relevant conversion unit(s) up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.
Core
Take all units (30 points):
POLS5641 International Security (6)
POLS5651 Global Political Economy (6)
POLS5661 International Relations: Theory and Practice (6)
POLS5681 Governance in the International System (6)
POLS5688 The Evolution of International Society (6)
This course prepares graduates for careers in businesses and government departments with international linkages, agencies involved in regional or global governance and international non-governmental organisations. Expertise in international relations complements qualifications in a range of professional areas and is applicable to a variety of employment options.
Journalist
Foreign affairs and trade officer
Intelligence analyst
Parliamentarian
Policy analyst
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
