Graduate Diploma in International Relations

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in International Relations is a professional postgraduate program that specializes in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field through core subjects and elective options, including internship and research opportunities. The program prepares graduates for careers in government, diplomacy, media, and non-governmental organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Diploma in International Relations is a professionally oriented postgraduate course studied over two semesters (full-time equivalent). It offers you the opportunity to gain expertise in international relations, with a particular focus on our dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The course provides you with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. The program is structured by a core component, where you will gain knowledge of the major sub-fields including International Relations Theory and Practice, International Security, International Political Economy, the Evolution of International Society, and Governance in the International System. Elective units include a focus on important cross-cutting themes such as human rights, democracy, religion and non-governmental organisations, as well as on key global regions and powers. The course offers a credited internship unit which can be undertaken with local, national and international organisations, such as government departments, embassies, think tanks, NGOs or regional institutions. High achieving students can undertake research design training.

Outline:

Core:

• POLS5631 International Relations of the Asia–Pacific (6 points)
• POLS5641 International Security (6 points)
• POLS5651 Global Political Economy (6 points)
• POLS5661 Approaches to International Relations (6 points)
• POLS5681 Governance in the International System (6 points)

Option - Group A:

• COMM5104 Public Communication (6 points)
• GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context (6 points)
• POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development (6 points)
• POLS5105 International Relations in the Indian Ocean Region (6 points)
• POLS5301 Democracy in Divided Societies (6 points)
• POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6 points)
• POLS5503 Public Administration (6 points)
• POLS5611 Religion, Global Identities and World Politics (6 points)
• POLS5612 World Politics: Muslims in the West (6 points)
• POLS5684 China and the World (6 points)
• POLS5686 International Norms, Ethics and Human Rights (6 points)
• POLS5691 Global Climate Politics (6 points)
• SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills (6 points)
• WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6 points)

Careers:

Knowledge of international relations is valuable to employers in many international companies, government and non-government organisations as well as the media. Expertise in international relations complements qualifications in a range of areas and is applicable to a variety of employment options.

Other:

This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The Graduate Diploma in International Relations is a professionally oriented postgraduate course studied over two semesters (full-time equivalent). It offers you the opportunity to gain expertise in international relations, with a particular focus on our dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The course provides you with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare you for a rewarding career in foreign affairs and diplomacy, government, international and non-governmental organisations, the media and education. The program is structured by a core component, where you will gain knowledge of the major sub-fields including International Relations Theory and Practice, International Security, International Political Economy, the Evolution of International Society, and Governance in the International System. Elective units include a focus on important cross-cutting themes such as human rights, democracy, religion and non-governmental organisations, as well as on key global regions and powers. The course offers a credited internship unit which can be undertaken with local, national and international organisations, such as government departments, embassies, think tanks, NGOs or regional institutions. High achieving students can undertake research design training.