Master of International Communication with the degree of Master of International Relations
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Overview
This double degree enables students to learn the essentials of communication and policy development in the increasingly globalised world whilst focusing on international issues and developing important international relations skills.
The research project component of the degree can help prepare students for higher level tertiary study.
Key features
- Breadth and international focus: students develop a solid grounding in international communication and international relations through study in media communication, international relations and cultural studies
- Flexibility: students also study elective units chosen from a range of communications and international relations disciplines and have the option to choose evening classes to help balance work requirements
- Coaching in academic and essay-writing skills is provided within the program
- Students can gain credit towards the degree and develop their career opportunities by completing one of the international internship programs especially designed for Masters students in an approved institution in Australia or overseas
- Access to leading academics in the fields of international relations theory, democratisation, human rights, globalisation, security studies, regionalisation, and global political economy
Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
Attendance mode | Internal |
Minimum course duration | 1.5 years (full time) |
Commencing | Session 1, Session 2 |
UAC Code
865746 - on campus
Suitable for
This degree is suitable for people who wish to work in international organisations. A mixture of core units and electives will provide you with specialised knowledge and skills in the field of international communication and international relations.
Course fee - Domestic fee paying students
$20,192 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
• Australian Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00)
• Minimum English Language Proficiency: IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each band
English proficiency requirements (176 Kb).
You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
- senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
- one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 48 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double master
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2013 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
The course will be an important milestone in the career paths of a variety of individuals including diplomats and international civil servants, policy makers, development specialists, international business people, media managers and international journalists.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Graduate: Ernie Kim
Our Expertise
Professor Stephanie Lawson - Master of International Relations Program Convenor
Stephanie Lawson is Professor of Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University and President of the Australian Political Studies Association. She has previously held teaching and research positions at the University of New England, the Australian National University, the University of East Anglia and the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on issues concerning culture, ethnicity, nationalism, and democracy, and combines comparative and normative approaches to the study of world politics. She is the author of many articles dealing with these issues in the Asia-Pacific region as well as globally.
Master of International Relations - Dr Noah Bassil
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