International Relations With Honours (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Relations with Honours
Length
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
Apply directly to the university by 11 February. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $12,520 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the humanities and social sciences or cognate discipline, with a B average.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find extensive 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.
In the corporate sector, there may be roles in operations and management areas that demand a greater understanding of the international political, economic and trade environment that plays a fundamental role in shaping corporate success or failure. In the media, graduates may find roles covering foreign affairs; and in the non-government sector, they may find roles within NGOs that demand an enhanced understanding of the international context in which they operate.