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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
Compulsory 0-credit point module to be completed in the first trimester of study.
Introduction to University Study
Transition unit specifically designed to ease the transition into university study.
World in Crisis
Core unit in the International Relations major.
War, Terrorism and Humanitarian Responses
Core unit in the International Relations major.
Key Concepts in International Relations
Core unit in the International Relations major.
Diplomacy and the United Nations
Core unit in the International Relations major.
Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Identity, Interests, and Order
Core unit in the International Relations major.
Critical Issues in Middle East Politics
Elective unit in the International Relations major.
Politics of Poverty and Prosperity
Elective unit in the International Relations major.
Global Capitalism and Power
Elective unit in the International Relations major.
Human Rights in World Politics
Elective unit in the International Relations major.
Activists in World Politics
Elective unit in the International Relations major.
Immersion Program: Japanese Politics, Society and Culture
Elective unit in the International Relations major; a study tour program is available as part of this major sequence.
The United Nations and International Organisation
Core unit in the Master of International Relations component.
International Relations Theory
Core unit in the Master of International Relations component.
Contemporary International Politics
Core unit in the Master of International Relations component.
Security and Strategy
Core unit in the Master of International Relations component.
Minor Thesis - PhD Pathway Research Design
PhD Pathway option in the Master of International Relations component.
Minor Thesis A
Research unit for PhD Pathway in the Master of International Relations component.
Minor Thesis B
Research unit for PhD Pathway in the Master of International Relations component.
Research Paper
Non PhD Pathway research paper option in the Master of International Relations component.
Internship Capstone
Professional Experience option (2 credit points) for non PhD Pathway in the Master of International Relations component.
Common Questions
Students can choose to specialise in one of three areas: Conflict and Security, Diplomacy and Activism, or Human Rights and International Law. Students who complete a specialisation will have it indicated on their academic transcript. Note that Conflict and Security and Diplomacy and Activism require Trimester 3 study, while Human Rights and International Law is available as a part-time study option for Research Option 2 in Trimester 1 & 2 only.
Students must have successfully completed 24 credit points of study and achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 to continue through to the Master of International Relations component. Students who do not fulfil this requirement are eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts as an alternative exit.
There are three pathways available in the Master of International Relations: the PhD Pathway, which involves a Minor Thesis (3 credit points) plus 5 credit points from specialisations and/or course electives; the non PhD Pathway Research Paper option, which involves completing AIX701 Research Paper (1 credit point) plus 7 credit points from specialisations and/or course electives; and the non PhD Pathway Professional Experience option, which involves completing APE701 Internship Capstone (2 credit points) plus 6 credit points from specialisations and/or course electives.
You can choose from more than 30 disciplines, including Animation, Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Criminology, Design Thinking, Education, English (Children's Literature, Creative Writing, Literature), Film and Television Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Indonesian, International Relations, Media and Communication, Media Studies, Middle East Studies, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Politics and Policy Studies, Public Relations Studies, Religious Studies, Social Media, Sociology, Sport and Society, Sport Journalism, Spanish, Strategic Advertising, UX Design, Visual Arts and Photography, Visual Communication Design, and Web Design.
The Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Relations is available to commence in Trimester 1 (starting March) or Trimester 2 (starting July), at both the Burwood (Melbourne) campus and Online. Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close on 21 June 2026.
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