Overview
The following information applies to students commencing from 2017.
If you commenced prior to 2017, please refer to the program rules for the year you started.
Studying International Relations (IR) at UNSW will equip you with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of contemporary world politics. The program is designed … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Master of International Relations (MIR) will extend and deepen your existing skills, knowledge and understanding of world politics as well as teaching advanced skills in research and analytical thinking. The program offers the opportunity to analyse issues such as the global economy and environment, international law and diplomacy, international and regional institutions, the conduct of war and the pursuit of international peace and security. In practical terms, you will study current issues of international concern, including economic uncertainty, environmental threats, humanitarian crises, human rights violations, global poverty and terrorism.
The program emphasises the relationship between theory and practice in world politics; studying for the Master of International Relations will extend your existing knowledge and equip you with advanced skills to analyse world affairs. You will explore the many issues raised by increasing global interconnectivity, and the rapidly changing nature of world politics.
The program has three different streams depending on your existing qualifications: the 1 year stream (A) requires completion of 48 units of credit over 1 year of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); the 1.5 year stream (B) requires completion of 72 units of credit over 1.5 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent); and the 2 year stream (C) requires completion of 96 units of credit over 2 years of full-time enrolment (or part-time equivalent). Please see below for more information on entry requirements.
Learning Outcomes
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Account for the ways in which new knowledge is produced and deeper knowledge acquired in and for International Relations
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Provide evidence of advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to a range of international environments and practices.
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Demonstrate an understanding of both local and global issues in the field of International Relations.
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Communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences, undertake both independent and collaborative enquiry, apply technical skills and be adaptive learners and practitioners.
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of International Relations and an ability to apply this in a range of international contexts and environments.
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Program Structure96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.
Specialisation Requirements
You must complete one of the following specialisations:
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Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
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