• The Master of International Relations at Macquarie University is offered as a 1-year full-time program.
  • Students will gain key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research and writing, and oral communication.
  • This course will prepare students for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business, or academia.
  • Students will learn from experts in the fields of Asian, European, American, African, Australian, and Middle Eastern studies.
  • To successfully complete the Master of International Relations students must complete the following concepts:
    • Research Methods in International Relations
    • International Relations Practice
    • International Political Economy
    • The Global Politics of Human Rights
    • The Middle East in Global Politics
  • Students may be eligible to undertake an internship in an approved institution.
  • This course is available on campus, online, or through a combination of both, which means students can continue to work full-time while studying.
  • Students can combine this course with the Master of International Business, Master of International Communication, or Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies.
  • The overall employment rate for postgraduate courses is  89.6 per cent.
  • Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for median graduate salary, overall quality of educational experience, teaching experience, and skills development.
  • Macquarie University ranked 9 in Australia for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020)
  • Macquarie University ranked number one in Sydney for overall graduate satisfaction in business and management (QILT, 2017).