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Master of International Relations (MC-IR) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Principal Coordinator
Andrew Walter
Contact
Coordinator
Professor Andrew Walter
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-international-relations/overview
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of International Relations should:
- Understand how to apply key concepts and theories of international relations to global issues;
- Acquire sound knowledge of key developments in contemporary international relations; and
- Develop practical skills relevant to a career in international affairs, including in international organisations, government, business, media, and non-government organisations.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete the Masters should have acquired skills in:
- leadership and communication;
- critical analysis and creative thinking;
- project management;
- team work and professional networking; and
- research, writing and communication.
Graduate attributes
Master of International Relations graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the key ideas, actors, institutions and contemporary challenges in international relations through a core program and the opportunity for further specialisation in particular fields of study through a rich selection of electives. Graduates will have acquired the following:
- transnational and cross-cultural experiences and understanding;
- an ability to apply academic knowledge to professional contexts;
- an in-depth understanding of Australia’s region;
- an ability to engage with topics of contemporary relevance and concern in international relations;
- analytical tools for critical thinking and problem-solving; and
- enhanced research, writing and general communication skills.
Last updated: 29 March 2024