Master of Arts (International Studies) M.A(IntSt)
2008

Program Outline

At the heart of world politics today are new challenges. The graduate programs in International Studies provide an opportunity to explore the character of the contemporary world and gain an advanced understanding of the key issues and debates in international politics since 1945. At the heart of the program is a group of staff who specialise in a wide range of areas of teaching and research, including:  

• Strategic and Security Studies
• Contemporary International Thought
• Gender Perspectives in International Relations
• International Political Economy
• Issues of Equality and Inequality in the International Sphere
• Power and Culture
• Asian Studies and European Studies

Graduates have built careers in public service and international affairs, business, non-governmental organisations, international agencies and journalism.

All courses are taught via seminars, with assessment consisting of writing essays and making seminar presentations. Masters students must complete a research project in an area of interest, and present a dissertation on their work.

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in International Studies
• Graduate Diploma in International Studies

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Selection into level of program is based on previous academic achievement.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,095 Australian Full-fee place: $12,402
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $20,600
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses
INST 5000 Approaches and Issues in International Studies INST 5001 International Politics in the Post Cold War World
Elective Courses - choose two courses from the following:
BUSINESS 7001 International Challenges for Global Business INST 5002 International Studies Topic A INST 5003 International Studies Topic B INST 5004 Regionalism and Multilateralism INST 5005 Strategic Cultures and Unconventional Conflict INST 5006 Intelligence and Security After the Cold War INST 5007EX Themes in Intelligence and History INST 5008 The Politics of War: Old and New INST 5009 International Security INST 5010 Perspectives on Nuclear Proliferation INST 5011 Intelligence Analysis: Theory and Practice INST 5012 Greater China INST 5013 The Politics of Emotion PHIL 5000 Applied Ethics POLI 5001 The Politics of Health POLI 5002 Adam Smith 1723-1790 and John Stuart Mill 1806-1873 POLI 5003 How Much is Society Worth? Please note: Not all courses are offered each year. Electives are offered subject to enrolment numbers.
Dissertation
Students complete either the full-time or the part-time version of the dissertation: INST 5500 Dissertation in International Studies F/T INST 5501 A Dissertation in International Studies P/T INST 5501 B Dissertation in International Studies P/T

Career Opportunities

International Studies is one of the fastest-growing degrees in a global context and recognised as a worthwhile qualification by many employers nationally and internationally.

Our graduates have built up careers in public service and international affairs, business, non-government organisations (NGOs), international agencies and journalism.

Potential careers

Policy Adviser, Political Advisor, Government officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Journalist, Diplomatic corps, Foreign Affairs

Graduate Attributes

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences facilitates an environment in which postgraduate students in International Studies are encouraged to take personal responsibility for developing the following attributes:

• Familiarity with advanced debates in the field of International Studies
• Knowledge of sub-themes of International Studies that are currently significant, including the places of international relations, politics of culture, political economy, security studies, international justice and ethics, and history
• Greater sensitivity to inter-cultural understanding
• Being better equipped for independent study and research work
• Further development of effective communication skills
• The nurturing of independent thought, creativity and critical judgement
• Understanding of ethical issues in the field and within the broader national and international communities.

Useful Links

• School of History and Politics:
  Postgraduate coursework in International Studies