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postgraduate

Degree

Master of International Relations (Coursework)

Course code: #AMIRL

postgraduate

Degree

Master of International Relations (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $35,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    079184A

Options
Work Based Learning (WBL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 21-July-2023 2023-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23

Overview

Master of International Relations

If you're keen to address our time's most significant global challenges, La Trobe's Master of International Relations will give you the interdisciplinary skillset to make a real difference. 

Develop a solid grounding in international political theory and learn how to navigate the complex power dynamics between governments, multilateral organisations, international businesses and international NGOs. 

In this comprehensive degree, you'll focus on public policy that promotes social justice and explore key themes of poverty, gender, inequality and the threat of war. 

Understand how foreign policy is made and build your knowledge of international law. 

Examine the role of international institutions in humanitarian law, international environmental law, refugee law and the laws of war. 

You'll understand the issues from a meta-perspective so that you can create policies for governments and intergovernmental organisations such as the World Bank, ASEAN and the United Nations.

Pursue your area of interest and gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation after you'll start your studying:

If you choose to specialise in advanced research, you'll complete a research thesis where you can address core public policy issues and develop your professional networks. 

A thesis could also provide a pathway to study a Master's by Research or PhD once you've completed your Master's by Coursework.

Expand your networks and build your experience while you study, with the opportunity to undertake a work placement both in Australia and overseas. 

You'll learn the following:

  • Practical political theory
  • International security
  • Policy analysis and development
  • International law and process
  • Professional communication

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will have processes the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,300

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $35,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

56
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor's degree, may be considered. 

Career opportunities

  • Foreign affairs officer
  • International trader
  • Policy Analyst
  • Humanitarian supporter

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