Master of Arts (International Relations)
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Master of Arts (International Relations) |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $16,810* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Arts and Education Postgraduate Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071
Course Director Craig Snyder, +61 3 522 72244, craig.snyder@deakin.edu.au
Deputy Director Dean Coldicott, +61 3 924 46226, dean.coldicott@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office. |
| CRICOS course code | 039171D |
| Deakin course code | A726 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
- Alternate exits
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.
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2013 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit can be viewed from the Unit Search. Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities for international relations graduates exist in all levels of government, private sector corporations and small business, non-government organisations, the media, consultancy, the defence forces, foreign affairs departments, immigration departments, management consultancies, multicultural associations, education, health, politics and research.
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 8 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 below, including at least 4 credit points from a specialisation
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
Students who complete a specialisation of four (4) credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
Course structure
Core units
Trimester 1
| AIR747 | Contemporary International Politics |
Trimester 2
| AIR742 | International Relations Theory |
Electives
Trimester 1
| AIR712 | Australian Foreign Policy |
| AIR717 | International Conflict Analysis |
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in the International System |
| AIR728 | Global Political Economy |
| ALC705 | Organisational Communication: Culture, Diversity, Technology and Change |
| ALC706 | Culture, Communication and Globalisation: Critical Practices in/and Local Cultures |
Trimester 2
| AIR701 | China and the World |
| AIR706 | Political Economy of the Asia Pacific |
| AIR707 | Global Governance |
| AIR729 | Human Security in Global Politics |
| AIR748 | Contemporary Security and Strategy |
| AIR749 | Security in the Asia-Pacific Region |
| ACM701 | Global Media and War |
| AIR754 | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Control |
Trimester 3
| AIR732 | Terrorism in International Politics |
| AIR753 | Regionalism in International Politics |
Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3
| AIR718 | Research Project (International Relations) (2 credit points) |
| AIR790 | International Relations Internship (2 credit points) |
Or for students wishing to undertake a PhD pathway:
| AIX702 | Dissertation A |
| AIX703 | Dissertation B |
Notes:
(i) AIR790 - Students must seek advice about internship procedures from the Unit Chair prior to enrolling in this unit.
(ii) AIR712 is not offered 2013, re-offered 2014.
Additional elective units
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MPM735 | International Business Management |
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
To be eligible for entry into the Master of Arts (International Relations), applicants require a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution or equivalent:
- a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution; or
- qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Credit for prior learning - specific
Applications for credit transfer will be considered depending on the quality and subject matter of the student's prior qualifications and professional experience.
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and the Masters course in International Relations comprise a suite of fully articulated courses. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of International Relations will lead to entry into either the Graduate Diploma of International Relations or the Master of Arts (International Relations) with up to 4 credit points for credit transfer. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of International Relations will lead to entry into the Master of Arts (International Relations) with up to 8 credit points for credit transfer. For the masters degree, honours graduates may be awarded up to 8 credit points for credit transfer. A special entry category exists for serving Australian Defence Force officers who hold a general degree and who have also passed the Australian Command and Staff College and the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies or their antecedents.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Alternate exits
| Graduate Certificate of International Relations (A513) | |
| Graduate Diploma of International Relations (A613) |
