International Relations With Honours (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Relations with Honours
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course offers advanced studies in contemporary international relations. While it draws on theoretical and academic debates, its primary concern lies with the practical policy dimensions of international affairs. Contemporary issues in international relations, international policy-making, international security, international trade, investment and finance in the global economy are explored with specialised studies available in the international relations of the Asia-Pacific region.
As completion of a thesis is essential for entry into most research degrees, students are advised to enrol in Honours if they intend to continue on to a higher degree.
Course structure
In addition to coursework subjects for the Master's, Honours students complete a 15,000-word thesis worth 60 credit points.
Contact hours
The coursework component requires approximately 6 - 9 contact hours per week if studying full-time. The thesis component requires regular meetings with a supervisor for thesis consultation and advice.
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.