Master of Arts (International Relations)
Course summary for current students
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S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Arts (International Relations) |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 039171D |
| Deakin course code | A726 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
Deakin's Master of Arts (International Relations) aims to produce graduates who are able to demonstrate high-level skills of theoretical and empirical analysis and interpretation of global issues and events. In addition the course will give you a substantial understanding of the complexities of contemporary international relations.
The program is designed for those working in areas such as the public service, private sector corporations, small businesses and non-government organisations who want to develop systematic understanding of the international forces shaping their environment, and enhance their skills in analysis and interpretation.
The program provides the opportunity to examine key issues of both historical and contemporary issues as well as developments in world politics. Students develop skills in policy analysis, systematic understanding of the threats to peace and security, and global forces shaping political, social and economic life.
Specialisations are available in Asia-Pacific Regional Politics, Conflict and Security, International History and Human Rights and International Law. Links with other social science and humanities studies at Deakin offer relevant electives to augment specialisations, such as genocide history, gender and development, and global media units.
The program also offers optional postgraduate internships, allowing you an opportunity to gain experience overseas.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of International Relations (A513) | |
| Graduate Diploma of International Relations (A613) |
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Master of Arts (International Relations), a student must successfully complete 12 credit points of study comprising:
- 2 credit points of compulsory core units; and
- 10 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units listed below
A 2-credit-point research project is an option in the final trimester of study for those students with a credit or higher average in their coursework units.
The dissertation component (AIX702 and AIX703) provides a research pathway for students to apply for entry to PhD.
Specialisations
To qualify for a specialisation within the Master of Arts (International Relations), a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of study from within that specialisation. Students who complete a specialisation of four (4) credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Asia-Pacific Regional Politics
Conflict and Security
Human Rights and International Law
International Political Economy and Global Governance
Course structure
Core units
Trimester 1
| AIR747 | Contemporary International Politics (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| AIR742 | International Relations Theory (B, X) |
Electives
Trimester 1
| AIR712 | Australian Foreign Policy (X) |
| AIR717 | International Conflict Analysis (B, X) |
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law (B, X) |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in the International System (B, X) |
| AIR728 | Global Political Economy (B, X) |
| ALC705 | Organisational Communication: Culture, Diversity, Technology and Change (B, X) |
| ALC706 | Culture, Communication and Globalisation: Critical Practices in/and Local Cultures (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| AIR701 | China and the World (B, X) |
| AIR706 | Political Economy of the Asia Pacific |
| AIR707 | Global Governance (B, X) |
| AIR729 | Human Security in Global Politics (B, X) |
| AIR748 | Contemporary Security and Strategy (B, X) |
| AIR749 | Security in the Asia-Pacific Region (X) |
| ACM701 | Global Media and War (B, X) |
| AIR754 | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Control |
Trimester 3
| AIR732 | Terrorism in International Politics (X) |
| AIR753 | Regionalism in International Politics (X) |
Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3
| AIR718 | Research Project (International Relations) (B, X) (2 credit points) |
| AIR790 | International Relations Internship (B, X) (2 credit points) |
Or for students wishing to undertake a PhD pathway:
| AIX702 | Dissertation A (X) |
| AIX703 | Dissertation B (X) |
Notes:
(i) AIR790 - Students must seek advice about internship procedures from the Unit Chair prior to enrolling in this unit.
(ii) AIR706, AIR754 not offered 2014, re-offered 2015.
Additional elective units
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance (B, X) |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets (B, X) |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Economics for Managers (B, X) |
| MPM735 | International Business Management (B, X) |
Details of specialisations
Asia-Pacific Regional Politics
| AIR701 | China and the World (B, X) |
| AIR754 | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Control |
| AIR706 | Political Economy of the Asia Pacific |
| AIR712 | Australian Foreign Policy (X) |
| AIR749 | Security in the Asia-Pacific Region (X) |
Note: AIR706, AIR754 not offered 2014, re-offered 2015.
Conflict and Security
| AIR701 | China and the World (B, X) |
| AIR717 | International Conflict Analysis (B, X) |
| AIR729 | Human Security in Global Politics (B, X) |
| AIR732 | Terrorism in International Politics (X) |
| AIR748 | Contemporary Security and Strategy (B, X) |
| AIR749 | Security in the Asia-Pacific Region (X) |
| AIR753 | Regionalism in International Politics (X) |
| AIR754 | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Control |
Note: AIR754 not offered 2014, re-offered 2015.
Human Rights and International Law
| AIR707 | Global Governance (B, X) |
| AIR717 | International Conflict Analysis (B, X) |
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law (B, X) |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in the International System (B, X) |
| AIR729 | Human Security in Global Politics (B, X) |
International Political Economy and Global Governance
| AIR706 | Political Economy of the Asia Pacific |
| AIR707 | Global Governance (B, X) |
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law (B, X) |
| AIR728 | Global Political Economy (B, X) |
Note: AIR706 is not offered 2014, re-offered 2015.
