Attributes, outcomes and skills: Master of International Relations (MC-IR)

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Master of International Relations should be able to:

Understand how to apply key concepts and theories of international relations to many important global issues;
Learn how to integrate different domains of knowledge relevant to the analysis of international relations;
Obtain sound empirical knowledge of a broad range of key developments in contemporary international relations;
Acquire specialised expertise in a particular subfield associated with one or more of the capstone streams available in the course; and
Develop practical skills relevant to an internationally-oriented career in government, business, international organisations, non-government organisations, teaching and research, and many other domains.

Students who successfully complete the Masters should have acquired skills in:

Students who have successfully completed the Master of International Relations develop the following attributes:

Outward looking mindset with an ability to engage critically and effectively with key issues of contemporary concern in international affairs;
Ability to identify and consider cutting edge academic research and its application to many professional organisations and contexts;
Cross-cultural understanding and ability to consider and appreciate diverse perspectives on key issues and outcomes;
Enhanced perspective concerning the complexity of international relations and contemporary decision-making in the public and private spheres;
In-depth knowledge of the role of regions in global politics, including the Asia-Pacific region and Australia's evolving position in it; and
Professionally minded, with demonstrable leadership qualities and ability to understand organisational needs and contexts in global operating environments.

Last updated: 12 September 2024