Graduate Diploma of International Relations

The Graduate Diploma is a subset of the Master of International Relations program and allows students to undertake a program of multi-disciplinary, postgraduate study but it entails a lesser commitment than that required for the Masters program. Upon successful completion students may decide to proceed to the full masters program. This is a flexible and real-world focused degree that examines the power-political, economic, cultural, legal and institutional forces that influence relations between the major players in the international system.

Key Features

• Explore fundamental issues such as the causes of war and peace, uneven development, and environmental degradation
• Develop a deeper understanding of political, economic and social relations in particular regions and trouble spots such as the Middle East, Asia, EU, US and Africa
• Access to leading academics in the fields of international relations theory, democratisation, human rights, globalisation, security studies, regionalisation, and global political economy
• Coaching in academic and essay-writing skills is provided within the program, particularly for international students
• Gain credit towards the degree and develop career opportunities by completing an international internship program designed for Masters students in approved institutions in Australia or overseas
• Research project components may help prepare students seeking higher level tertiary study
• Flexible program that enables those in full-time work to engage in further study via evening lectures and tutorials or online

Suitable for

Those with career aspirations in international organisations, aid and development through national and local governments, businesses with global connections, media and consultancy practice, diplomacy and advocacy.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00