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Subject Overview

You can study a range of important political problems, from questions about multiculturalism, democracy and climate governance to human rights, conflict and public policy.

Knowledge and Skills

By taking a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations you can design a course of study that is suited to your own research interests and career goals.
We offer postgraduate courses across the main strands of Politics and International Relations:
- International relations
- Political theory
- Politics and the media
- Comparative politics
- Public policy
Our courses emphasise topical issues such as human rights, international terrorism and security, diplomacy, multicultural identity, political marketing, leadership, and politics and the media. Wherever possible, we encourage you to undertake supervised research.

Potential Careers

Politics and International Relations can give you the tools to be successful in both the public and private sectors. Our graduates have become public servants, politicians, diplomats, entrepreneurs, business and marketing executives, consultants, policy analysts, journalists and members of international and non-governmental organisations.

Other information

Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, Governance, History, Law, Media, Organisational Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Management, Public Policy, Social Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology.

180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, Governance, History, Law, Media, Organisational Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Management, Public Policy, Social Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

  • 120 points for all 120 points Thesis Option, or
  • 120 points for 90 points Thesis Option

120 points Thesis Option

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

90 points Thesis Option

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 30 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 90 points for all Thesis

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

Thesis

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following: