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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.

Key features

  • Students have the opportunity to study a double Masters program which focuses on both international communication and international relations.
  • Breadth and international focus: students develop a solid grounding in international communication studies through core study in media communication, international realtions and cultural studies
  • Flexibility: students also study elective units chosen from a range of international relations disciplines

Minimum course duration

1.5 years full time

Location

North Ryde

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.

Fees

To be advised.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

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

800 level or above Credit Points
Required ICOM811 Issues in Contemporary Global Media 4
Required ICOM817 Transnational Communication 4
Required ICOM821 Intercultural Communication 4
Required ICOM892 Public Diplomacy and International Public Relations 4
Required IRPG841 Theories of International Relations 4
Required 8cp from IRPG831 International Security
IRPG849 International Political Economy
IRPG857 International Law and Institutions 8
Required 8cp from ICOM814 Development Communication
ICOM815 Communication and Power Paradigms
ICOM818 Communication Flows in the Asia Pacific Region
ICOM823 Corporate Writing
ICOM828 International Communications Internship
ICOM890 Digital Audio/ Radio Production
ICOM891 Glocalisation and Communication Technologies
ICOM897 New Media in International Communication 8
Required 12cp from IRPG830 The Politics of International Human Rights Law
IRPG831 International Security
IRPG832 The European Union and the International System
IRPG833 The USA in the International System
IRPG837 International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific
IRPG838 International Internship Program
IRPG840 The International System
IRPG843 International Relations of the Middle East
IRPG844 The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia
IRPG846 International Relations Special Project
IRPG849 International Political Economy
IRPG850 International Relations Special Project A
IRPG851 International Relations Special Project B
IRPG854 Conflict and Violence in World Politics
IRPG855 Globalisation and the North-South Relationship
IRPG857 International Law and Institutions
MHPG856 The World Since 1750 12
Total credit points required to satisfy this double master 48

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 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.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

Macquarie University graduate programs give you a competitive edge in the workplace, assist your move to a new career and give you that personal sense of achievement.

Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

We are investing in new classroom buildings, new labs, recreational facilities, a teaching hospital and a new library, to ensure that the best facilities continue to be provided to our students.

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Contact us

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Apply

Master of International Communication with the degree of Master of International Relations

To study this degree, apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code:

865746 - on campus

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply. This link will open in a new window.

3. Please check the course description in the on-line UAC guide as further documentation may be required for your application to be processed eg. supplementary details form.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Thursday 5th April 2012.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, you do not re-apply through UAC.

  1. Print and complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (PDF)
  2. View the Postgraduate Course List for 2012 (PDF) for specific information required to complete the application form

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