Master of International Affairs and Security (MIAS)

The Master of International Affairs and Security is a multi-disciplinary professional degree that focuses on the political, economic, strategic, cultural and legal forces that shape the region and world. This course equips candidates with the knowledge and skills for careers in a wide variety of sectors including government and foreign affairs, international organizations, national and international non-government organizations and the private sector. Candidates will study contemporary issues in political economy, global trade, resource management, the role of international institutions, international security and arms control, international law, human rights, conflict management and regional architecture. This course offers candidates a range of electives to choose from to tailor this course with their professional needs and policy interests, including an opportunity to study Indonesian or Japanese. This course also includes a capstone unit and within this capstone unit, candidates can choose to undertake either a policy case study project, professional internship or supervised research thesis. This course is provided by the Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy & International Affairs.