Overview

The International Relations programme at Flinders University is designed for forward-thinking professionals aiming to develop an advanced set of knowledge and the core skills required to advance careers for managers and analysts working in foreign affairs, international trade, defence, national and international security and more. You will graduate with outstanding critical skills, public speaking skills, the ability to solve numerous challenges and understand the relationship between theory and practice.

Your career

Take charge of your global career, learn how to apply and build leadership in the public or private sector, building ethical workplace cultures and managing sustainable trade in an international context. The Master of International Relations prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including local, state, and national governments or in private and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Potential occupations include:

policy director

consultant

development specialist

director general

executive director

manager

chief operating officer

impact manager

general manager

fundraising & philanthropy director

engagement director.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance in a Global World

Policy Analysis: Theory and Practice

Debating International Relations

Normative Approaches to International Relations

Emerging Digital Futures

Security in the International System

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations View 43 other Masters in International Relations in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 107766J

Applicants for the masters who do not hold the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Relations (or approved equivalents) must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

37200 AUD / year

≈ 37200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30492 AUD / year

≈ 30492 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Credits

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