Graduate Diploma in International Relations

Yes, the Graduate Diploma in International Relations offers a credited internship unit that can be undertaken with local, national and international organisations, such as government departments, embassies, think tanks, NGOs or regional institutions.

Students can engage directly with UWA and affiliated research and policy centres, including the Public Policy Institute, the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, the Africa Research & Engagement Centre, the Korea Research Centre, the Australia India Institute, the Australia Indonesia Institute, the Perth USAsia Centre and the Australian Institute of International Affairs, as well as international networks including the Worldwide Universities Network.

Yes, upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in International Relations, you can choose to progress into the Master of International Relations. This may be subject to achieving a course weighted average mark of 65 per cent, and if you enrol in the master's degree, you will receive (subject to conditions) full credit for units completed in your graduate diploma.

Yes, the Graduate Diploma in International Relations is available for both full-time and part-time study. UWA's postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance work and studies, with a range of units taught after hours and the option to learn via intensive units.

Yes, this course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Student contribution amounts are charged by unit based on area of study, and you can visit UWA's fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate of your course fees.