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104 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Full time / Part time
Term 1 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\nOne of the following:
\n\nAn honours degree or graduate diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65)\nA bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus one year relevant professional experience\n\nStudents in this specialisation will receive 48 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1 year (48 UOC) program of study.
\n1.7 year (72 UOC) program (Specialisation B)
\nOne of the following:
\n\nA bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65)\nA bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus one year relevant professional experience\nAn honours degree or graduate diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65)\n\nStudents in this specialisation will receive 24 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1.7 year (72 UOC) program of study.
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\nRelated fields: Business/Commerce, Communications, Comparative politics, Economics, Environmental Management, Human Geography, History, Humanities, Law, Management, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Health & Global Health, Social Sciences, Security Studies
\nRelevant professional experience can include either paid or volunteer work undertaken in Federal government agencies/departments, intergovernmental agencies, international agencies or institutions, non-governmental organisations or private research bodies. The work undertaken must relate directly to national and international issues or concerns (e.g. foreign policy, defence and national security, global policy issues, trade). Work experience can still be counted if completed while studying an Undergraduate degree.
\n2 year (96 UOC) program (Specialisation C)
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
There are three streams based on your prior academic and/or professional experience. Stream A (1 year) is for those with an Honours degree or Graduate Diploma in a relevant discipline, or a relevant Bachelor degree plus one year of professional experience. Stream B (1.7 years) is for those with a Bachelor degree in a relevant or any discipline (with or without professional experience), or an Honours/Graduate Diploma in any discipline. Stream C (2 years) is for those with a Bachelor degree in any discipline. If you qualify for Stream A or B, you may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which can reduce the number of subjects you need to complete.
Yes. You can graduate with two master's degrees by combining the Master of International Relations with another eligible Arts, Design & Architecture master's degree through the Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Combined) program.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $33,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $67,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $47,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $98,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary; the amounts listed are indicative guides only.
The Master of International Relations commences in Term 1 and Term 3 each year. UNSW encourages applicants to submit their completed application as early as possible to ensure processing in time for their preferred term. Note that some programs are at capacity for 2026 intakes for new international students, but applications for all 2027 intakes are open.
The program covers a wide range of contemporary global issues including international security, great-power rivalry, regional conflicts, nuclear proliferation, global environmental politics, civil conflict and terrorism, human rights, gender politics, international political economy, and development. You will also examine theories of international relations and how they shape our understanding of world politics, learning from academics recognised in areas such as international law, political economy, international security studies, foreign policy, regional studies, history and gender studies.
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