Course Overview
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Course Content
Master of International Relations (Core/Selective/Elective/Specialisation/Capstone)
Core units introduce key theories, concepts, and institutions in international relations, and history of the international system. Selective units offer choice of study in a range of specialist areas. Elective units (optional) offer choice of study in related disciplines. Optional specialisations include International Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or Political Economy. Capstone involves an independent research project culminating in either a 6,000-word project/essay or a 12,000-word supervised dissertation.
Common Questions
Students can choose from three optional specialisations: International Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or Political Economy.
The Capstone unit involves the application of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to an independent research project, culminating in the submission of either a 6,000-word project/essay or a 12,000-word supervised dissertation. The dissertation also provides a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.
The closing date for Semester 1 is 31 January of the commencing year, and for Semester 2 it is 15 July of the commencing year. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications.
You can submit an application through the University of Sydney's online portal. Separate scholarship application deadlines also apply, so prospective students should check scholarship closing dates separately.
Yes. The 12,000-word supervised dissertation option in the Capstone unit provides a pathway to higher degree by research studies, such as a PhD.
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