Postgraduate study in Politics and International Relations
What can you study in Politics and International Relations?
By taking a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations you can design a course of study that is suited to your own research interests and career goals.
We offer postgraduate courses across the main strands of Politics and International Relations:
- International relations
- Political theory
- Politics and the media
- Comparative politics
- Public policy
Our courses emphasise topical issues such as human rights, international terrorism and security, diplomacy, multicultural identity, political marketing, leadership, and politics and the media. Wherever possible, we encourage you to undertake supervised research.
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and International Relations
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, Governance, History, Law, Media, Organisational Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Management, Public Policy, Social Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology.
Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, Governance, History, Law, Media, Organisational Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Management, Public Policy, Social Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, Governance, History, Law, Media, Organisational Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Management, Public Policy, Social Geography, Social Sciences, Sociology.
Structuring your specialisation in Politics and International Relations
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and International Relations
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for Politics and International Relations
Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Politics and International Relations:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Politics and International Relations, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.