International Relations (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Relations
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
At a time of unprecedented globalisation, there has never been a more important time to understand the context, strategy and possible future outcomes of international relations.
This course provides an advanced understanding of the key economic, political, strategic, cultural, legal and organisational dynamics that shape international affairs, with a primary focus on practical policy development and implementation.
Students who already have an international relations qualification will be able to develop deeper specialisations and expertise in policy development, research and analysis. Graduates from other disciplines will be equipped with an advanced grounding in international relations to equip them for new career opportunities in the field.
This program is one of the leading international relations programs in Australia, taught in small group format with no more than 30 students per class.
Course structure
Students attend seminars and conduct web-based research while enrolled in two core subjects and fifth-year electives (totalling 60 credit points) selected from a designated list. Core subjects include: Contemporary International Relations, and either Security in a Borderless World or Globalisation and Governance.
Contact hours
Approximately 6-9 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 180
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants are required to have successfully completed an Australian three-year undergraduate degree, or approved international equivalent in the humanities and social sciences or cognate discipline with a B Grade average.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
The Master of International Relations with Honours is available via an additional semester (six months), and requires submission of a 15 000-word thesis worth 60 credit points.
Career opportunities
Graduates can access extended career opportunities in areas such as foreign policy, trade or government departments involved in the development and implementation of policy advice in foreign affairs, trade, and international economic issues.
Corporate sector: Areas in operations and management that demand a greater understanding of the international political, economic and trade environment that plays a fundamental role in shaping corporate success or failure.
Media: Foreign affairs
Non-government sector: non-government organisations (NGOs) that demand an enhanced understanding of the international context in which they operate.