Master of International Relations
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
If youre keen to address the biggest global challenges of our time, La Trobes Master of International Relations will give you the interdisciplinary skillset to make a real difference. Develop a solid grounding in international political theory and learn how to navigate the complex power dynamics between governments, multilateral organizations, international businesses and international NGOs. Youll graduate with the skills to work on current global issues and create positive change across cultures and societies. In this comprehensive degree, youll focus on public policy that promotes social justice and explore key themes of poverty, gender, inequality and the threat of war. Understand how foreign policy is made and build your knowledge of international law. Examine the role of international institutions in humanitarian law, international environmental law, refugee law and the laws of war. Then explore the sprawling networks of global economic interdependence, while investigating both the harms and benefits of globalization. Youll understand the issues from a meta perspective, so you can create policies for governments and intergovernmental organizations such as the World Bank, ASEAN and the United Nations.
Structure
Total of 240 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- POL5APP Australian Politics And Foreign Policy
- POL5IOL International Law And Organisations
- POL5GGA International Relations And The Global Economy
- POL5RIC International Relations: Past And Present
- POL5IJC International Security In The Indo-Pacific Region
- POL5WPS Security In A Borderless World
- POL5TWP Theories Of World Politics
- POL4003 Totalitarianism Reborn: Russia, China, And The New Cold Wars
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $73,600 | Yes |
|
| Online | International: $46,000 | No |
|
