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Master of International Relations

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: SIA-177722UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Gain an advanced understanding of the key issues in world politics, international security, foreign affairs and international and regional governance. The Master of International Relations (MIR) is a coursework program aimed at developing conceptual and empirical understanding and skill-sets in research and knowledge in international relations (IR). You will work with world-class teachers and researchers who are in touch with industry partners and participate in regular public commentary and debate in their fields. You will also study alongside students from many different countries and backgrounds.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

2-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of International Relations (32 units). 1.5-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or A Graduate Certificate in International Relations (or equivalent) from this university, or A Graduate Certificate in International Studies (or equivalent) from this university, or A Graduate Diploma in International Studies (or equivalent) from this university, or A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience with documented evidence (such as references).

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 64, no component below 60TOEFL iBT 87 (L 19 / R 19 / W 21 / S 19)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayFoundation background · Diploma background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsComputer Science · Accounting
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Computer Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.83/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of CommerceBachelor degree · Accounting · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%
4
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Electrical Engineering · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.77/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Data Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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