Master of International Relations (Professional)

The Master of International Relations (Professional) program is an innovative, forward-looking program that is attuned to the dynamics of the globalising world and its multiple diplomatic channels.

Students enrolled in the program will gain a solid grounding in contemporary, theoretical, and cultural issues.

Graduates from the program could seek to further their careers in diplomacy, international trade, government and business through an enhanced understanding of regional and global politics, development, security, strategic decision making, sociology and economy.At the end of the program, studentswill have a professional portfolio detailing their research and practical expertise in their chosen vocational area.

The program duration is 4 semesters and 20 weeks (92 weeks).

View the Master of International Relations (Professional) - Program Structure and Sequencing

Master of International Relations (Professional) comprises 13 subjects, as follows:

Required subjects (12)

• Research Methods and Data Visualisation(HUMR71-100)
• Research Project A (HUMR71-705)
• Human Security and Global Development (INTR71-350)
• Public Policy (INTR71-103)
• Innovating Global Governance (INTR71-104)
• Transnational Crime (CRIM71-103)
• Security and Strategy (INTR71-102)
• Climate Change: Adaption & Resilience (SSUD71-318)
• Diplomacy (INTR71-208)
• Politically Motivated Violence (INTR71-315)
• Language in Society (LING71-105)
• Professional Portfolio(45cp)* (INTR73-100)

Elective (1)

• Student must choose one (1) subject from the FSD list of available postgraduate subjects. Students can choose to undertake additional Minor Dissertations/Portfolios as electives if desired.

Available research topics for Dissertation/Portfolio

Please refer to Master of International Relations for a full list of available research topics.

Teaching methodology

Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved institution in either international relations, political science, political studies, global studies, humanities/arts, law or business studies.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

The Master of International Relations (Professional) program is designed for students who are wishing to expand upon their existing global career or studies. It will equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and strategic development required to expand their global careers. Graduates could seek to further their careers in diplomacy, international trade, government and business through an enhanced understanding of regional and global politics, development, strategic decision making, sociology and economy.