Master of International Relations and Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
The Master of International Relations, which is built around innovative approaches and thinking, will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments. It will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. Youll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and youll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australias interests and strategy.
Structure
Total Credit Points 160
Subjects
- POIR8050 Technology, Power and Uneven Development
- POIR8070 International Relations Practice
- POIR8310 Security in World Politics
- POIR8320 Europe and the World
- POIR8420 Understanding World Politics: Methodological and Theoretical Approaches
- POIR8430 The Middle East in Global Politics
- POIR8490 International Political Economy
- POIR8570 International Law and Global Governance
- PICT8012 Critical Thought and Research Design
- PICT8050 Strategic Thinking
- PICT8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICT8921 Australia s Strategic and Defence Policy
- PICT8061 Transnational Security
Standard entry requirements
- AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
- Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
- AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
- Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | Domestic: $65,800 | No |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $65,800 International: $86,600 | No |
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