The UNSW Master of International Relations recognises the complexity and the globalised nature of today’s world, and is specifically designed to advance your understanding of global politics and foreign policy. Through this degree, you’ll critically examine theories and issues in contemporary world politics. You’ll explore international security, great-power rivalry, regional conflicts, nuclear proliferation, global environmental politics, civil conflict and terrorism, human rights, gender politics, international political economy, development and other pressing international issues.
Alongside this, you’ll learn to understand how these concepts and theories in international relations shape our view of the world. You’ll graduate with the in depth knowledge and experience to work in a variety of sectors in Australia and internationally, from NGOs to government organisations and multinational corporations.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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