Master of International Affairs and Security
Murdoch University
About
Learn from experts in the field as you examine the issues facing today’s leaders in political economy, global trade and resource management.
You will explore the impact of international institutions, international security and arms control, international law, human rights, conflict management and regional architecture.You can choose to study professional-based electives including project management, ethics, and leading and managing non-government organisations.You can also study policy-based electives to specialise in areas such as energy policy, environmental management, policy and law, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.6 reasons to study a Master in International Affairs and Security at MurdochTake on a professional internship or practical project to put your learning into practice as you gain academic credit.
Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credits towards your Master.
Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life.
If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements.
Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends.
Get involved in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and analysing data, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.
Be taught by experts with industry experience in non-profit governmental organisations (NGOs), media, think-tanks, and government agencies in Australia and internationally.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.
Topics you’ll cover include:public policy and international affairs global governance, security and the economy security, conflict and violence international law.Your careerIf you’re a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will give you new professional skills and a competitive edge in your career.You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need for careers in a wide variety of sectors, including government and foreign affairs, security agencies, international organisations, national and international non-government organisations and the private sector.Careers could include:Foreign Policy Consultant Human Rights Advocacy/Officer Campaigns and Advocacy Officer International Programs Officer/Manager Intelligence or Security Analyst or Officer.
Structure
Course Core 24 credit points
Required Units 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM612 | Global Governance, Security and Economy | 6 |
| SWM635 | Security, Conflict and Violence | 3 |
| LLM601 | International Law | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 12 credit points
Option 1 - Capstone Experience 9 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM618 | Social Science Research Design | 3 |
| SWM617 | Supervised Research Thesis | 6 |
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
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Option 2 - Capstone Experience 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM618 | Social Science Research Design | 3 |
| SWM6171 | Supervised Research Thesis | 9 |
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
OR
Option 3 - Capstone Experience 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM619 | Research Internship | 6 |
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
OR
Option 4 - Capstone Experience 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM6191 | Internship Professional Placement | 6 |
| SWM619 | Research Internship | 6 |
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
OR
Option 5 - Capstone Experience 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM620 | Supervised Case Study Project | 3 |
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Option 33 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Specified Electives 33 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SWM532 | Financial Administration and Budgeting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENV616 | Environmental Policy for the 21st Century | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM516 | Policy Research and Evaluation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM613 | Public Policy Perspectives | 6 |
| OR | ||
| MBS524 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM628 | Development and Sustainability | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM645 | Public Sector Economics | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM611 | States, Social Forces and Development | 6 |
| OR | ||
| SWM515 | Public Sector Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM514 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM511 | Critical Approaches to Development | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM651 | Comparative Governance and Public Administration | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS670 | Public Sector Economics | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM648 | Corruption, Anti-corruption and its Discontents | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM518 | Health Economics and Finance | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM517 | Health Policy and Governance | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM647 | Cultural and Communications Policy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS578 | Health Economics and Finance | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS527 | Health Policy and Governance | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM652 | Private Sector and Development | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM646 | Parliamentary Democracy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS542 | Financial Administration and Budgeting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS684 | Managing Strategic Risk and Projects | 6 |
| OR | ||
| MBS687 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS555 | Human Resource Management Perspectives | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS651 | Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM621 | Ethics and Global Justice | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SWM519 | Strategic Health Leadership and Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS529 | Strategic Health Leadership and Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| TLC501 | Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study | 3 |
OR
Specified Elective Units - Language 6 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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