Graduate Certificate in International Relations

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in International Relations at UWA is a one-semester postgraduate program that provides expertise in international relations, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The program offers core knowledge in international relations theory and practice, international security, and international political economy, along with elective units that explore cross-cutting themes and key global regions. Graduates can pursue careers in foreign affairs, diplomacy, government, international organizations, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in International Relations is a professionally oriented postgraduate course studied over one semester (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 several 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.

Outline:

Core:

• POLS5661 Approaches to International Relations (6 points)

Option - Group A:

• POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development (6 points)
• POLS5611 Religion, Global Identities and World Politics (6 points)
• POLS5631 International Relations of the Asia–Pacific (6 points)
• POLS5641 International Security (6 points)
• POLS5651 Global Political Economy (6 points)
• POLS5681 Governance in the International System (6 points)
• POLS5686 International Norms, Ethics and Human Rights (6 points)
• POLS5691 Global Climate Politics (6 points)

Careers:

You will find employment opportunities in a range of business, government and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas. Expertise in international relations complements qualifications in a range of professional and other areas and is applicable to a variety of employment options. Many International Relations graduates find work in foreign diplomacy or organisations such as the United Nations.

Other:

This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). This course is part of an articulated sequence with the:

• Graduate Diploma in International Relations
• Master of International Relations