Master of International Relations - International
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of International Relations |
| Deakin course code | A703I |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Campus | This course is only available to students who commenced prior to 2022 and has been replaced by A735 Master of International Relations (Professional). |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 0101371 Burwood (Melbourne) |
Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive. | |
Course sub-headings
Research information
Students will complete a research project in one of the three following options:
- a 1 credit point research project
- a 2 credit point research project
- a 1 credit point unit in research methods (qualitative or quantitative), and a 4 credit point research project developed in consultation with a supervisor from the relevant discipline.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Review and analyse major theoretical, conceptual and policy debates and disputes in International Relations pertaining to foreign policy, conflict and security, international and regional politics, globalisation, and international law with reference to empirical cases. |
| Communication | Effectively communicate the findings and analyses of International Relations theories, concepts and their application to real-world contexts, in a selection of written, oral and digital formats, to a range of audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Employ a range of digital communication technologies and platforms appropriately to conduct research, engage in debate, communicate findings, and deliver reports and presentations to a diverse range of audiences. |
| Critical thinking | Analyse, critically evaluate and synthesise theoretical conceptualisations of international politics and policy responses by a range of actors in the context of the changing international political system. |
| Problem solving | Employ initiative and creativity in conjunction with appropriate Social Science methods of research and analysis to investigate complex real-world problems in a systematic manner and generate and evaluate potential responses to issues in the areas of conflict and security, globalization, international crises and risks, foreign policy and international law. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a continued commitment to learning and skill development personally, academically and professionally in the field of International Relations. |
| Teamwork | Work and learn collaboratively with others in the field of International Relations and from other backgrounds while still maintaining responsibility for their own learning. |
| Global citizenship | Analyse and respond to issues in global politics in domestic, regional and international contexts as a reflective scholar and practitioner, taking into account cultural and socio-economic diversity, social and environmental responsibility and adherence to professional and academic ethical standards. |
Approved at Faculty Board May 2019
Specialisations
Students who complete a specialisation of four or more credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Human Rights and International Law
*Trimester 3 study is required
Course structure
Core Units
| AIR707 | The United Nations and International Organisation |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in World Politics |
| AIR742 | International Relations Theory |
| AIR747 | Contemporary International Politics |
| AIR748 | Security and Strategy |
| AIX706 | Research Design |
Options 1, 2 & 3
Option 1
- 1 credit point of research
| AIX701 | Research Paper |
Option 2
- 2 credit points of research
| AIX704 | Minor Thesis A |
| AIX705 | Minor Thesis B |
Plus, 5 credit points of electives chosen from the course electives
Option 3
- 4 credit points of research units
| AIX702 | Major Thesis A (2 credit points) |
| AIX703 | Major Thesis B (2 credit points) |
Plus, 3 credit points of electives chosen from the course electives (including AIX701 recommended from the specialisations)
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.