Master of International Relations

The Master of International Relations 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, strategic decision making, sociology and economy.

View the Master of International Relations - Program Structure and Sequencing.

Required Subjects

• Research Methods

Plus students must choose one of the following research project options:

Discipline Subjects

• Human Security and Global Development
• Public Policy
• Innovating Global Governance
• Transnational Crime
• Security and Strategy
• Climate Change: Adaption & Resilience
• Diplomacy
• Politically Motivated Violence
• Language in Society

Teaching methodology

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

Available research topics for dissertation / portfolio

The Faculty of Society & Design has highly skilled academic staff who can provide supervision to students in the following research areas:

• ASEAN and Southeast Asian Regionalism
• Australian Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
• China's Foreign Policy
• China's Defence Policy
• Chinese Strategic Culture
• Chinese Strategy and PLA Military Modernisation
• Conduct of Future Warfare [Transformation of defence policy in the 21st Century]
• Diplomacy, Theory and Practice [including sports-diplomacy]
• Dynamics and International Relations of Greater Central Asia
• East West Diplomatic Culture and Practice
• Futures Studies and International Relations
• Global Political Economy and Global Development
• Historical International Relations Systems
• International Relations Theory
• Middle and Great Power Theory [Australia, South Korea, India and China]
• North Korean Politics, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
• Pandemics and National/International Security
• Politically Motivated Violence and Terrorism
• Popular Geopolitics
• Public Diplomacy - Theory and Practice
• Space Policy, Strategic Competition and International Security
• South Asian International Relations
• The United Nations

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

Bond University calendar

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 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.