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Course Overview
The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations.
Advance your expertise in global politics with a Master of International Relations and gain the advanced knowledge and analytical skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. Learn how to critically assess global events, interpret international policy and contribute to informed decision-making at the highest levels.
Highlights of studying the Master of International Relations
Work closely with world-class lecturers and researchers to explore diplomacy and statecraft, international security, human rights, globalisation and international organisations.
Develop the capacity to analyse power, justice, peace and order in contemporary world politics through rigorous study of international relations theory, foreign policies and global governance.
Examine Australia's foreign policy, defence strategy and engagement with Asia and the United States.
Analyse terrorism, nuclear proliferation, environmental security and emerging global threats.
Develop research expertise through qualitative and quantitative research design and engage with real case studies across diplomacy, peacebuilding and international development.
Eligible students may receive credit for approved recognised prior study and/or relevant professional experience, so you may gain a masters qualification in as little as 1 year of full-time study. See entry requirements below.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
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The Master of International Relations at Griffith University has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) for international students enrolled through CRICOS.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$78,858, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$77,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$1,858.
The Master of International Relations is delivered at Griffith University's Nathan campus, located at 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Queensland 4111 (Brisbane South).
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being a Skills Level 1 qualification, having a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and having a narrow Field of Education that aligns with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course is a Masters Degree (Coursework) lasting 104 weeks in Political Science and Policy Studies. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for more information.
The Master of International Relations falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (Field 09), with a narrow field of Political Science and Policy Studies (0901) and a detailed field of Political Science (090101).
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