Master of International Relations and National Security Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

31,820 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security.


You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.


You’ll explore the key characteristics of the international system, nation-states, balance of power, security and the domestic influences on foreign policy.


You’ll also study optional units that support your career goals, analysing topics such as the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region through to intelligence, terrorism, strategic geography and energy security.


You can choose to study this course at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree level. Students who complete the master degree via the dissertation stream to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security.


You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.


You’ll explore the key characteristics of the international system, nation-states, balance of power, security and the domestic influences on foreign policy.


You’ll also study optional units that support your career goals, analysing topics such as the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region through to intelligence, terrorism, strategic geography and energy security.


You can choose to study this course at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree level. Students who complete the master degree via the dissertation stream to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

2.7+
6.5+
176+
79+
58+

Applicants require a four year bachelor degree in any field OR a 3 year bachelor degree in any field PLUS one of the following, Honours, a Graduate Certificate in any field, a Graduate Diploma in any field or 1 year relevant work experience. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in International Relations and National Security or the first four units in that course will also be considered for entry.

18 Months
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

31,820 AUD
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