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Master of International Relations

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Postgraduate International Relations

Entry requirements

Requirements for domestic students who studied in

Academic requirements

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or a Graduate diploma in International Relations or a relevant area, with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or or relevant area of study

  • To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme coordinator to discuss your options. The degree requirement may be waived for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

  • Complete 180 points

  • Include four taught courses:

    • One further course from:

  • Include research courses worth 60 points:

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