The Master of International Relations provides a comprehensive foundation in the core skills required for managers and analysts working in foreign affairs, international trade, defence, and national and international security. It combines theory and practical analysis to examine global issues like war, poverty, security, economics, trade and diplomacy.
You’ll graduate future ready with the most transformational international relations master’s degree in Australia, with public policy, public administration and international relations skills integrated in the curriculum, providing you with the tools to create change. You can also tailor your degree depending on your career goals; you can choose electives from public policy, public administration, or you can select two electives from anywhere across the university.
These courses are flexible, and designed for 100% online, in person, or blended learning (a combination of in person and online classes).
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Graduate Certificate in International Relations
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
City
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
February
July
SATAC code:
2GC165 (Bedford Park)
2GC906 (City)
Annual indicative fees: (2025)
$15,246 (Full fee paying)
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Graduate Diploma in International Relations
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
City
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
February
July
SATAC code:
2GD129 (Bedford Park)
2GD904 (City)
Annual indicative fees: (2025)
$30,492 (full fee paying)
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Master of International Relations
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
City
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
February
July
SATAC code:
2CM280 (Bedford Park)
2CM918 (City)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$30,492 (full fee paying)
Apply via SATAC
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
Duration: 6 months
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 045233M
Annual fees:
2025: $18,600
Graduate Diploma in International Relations
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Start dates:
March
July
October
CRICOS code: 045234K
Annual fees:
2025: $37,200
Master of International Relations
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 107766J
Annual fees:
2025: $37,200
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.
The study program includes core topics, elective topics, as well as individual research.
Topics cover areas such as governance in a global world, policy analysis, public management, international security, human rights, inclusion and innovation in public leadership, and professional ethics and public administration.
Electives can be incorporated from public policy, public administration or international law, and two electives can be selected from anywhere across the university.
Masters students have the opportunity to undertake an internship. A Flinders’ internship helps you graduate work-ready and provides experience directly related to a specialist area in your degree.
The Master of International Relations degree is for managers and analysts working in foreign affairs, defence, international and national security, and combines theory and practical analysis to examine global issues like war, poverty, security, economics, trade and diplomacy.
The Master of Public Policy enables policy analysts and managers to become an expert on the fundamentals of public policy making, developing policy from start to finish, including analysing the problem, interpreting data, and undertaking professional research.
The Master of Public Administration degree is for people who manage people, projects and resources in a wide variety of organisations including government departments, not-for-profits, international non-governmental organisations, and social enterprises. The course also provides students with the skills to undertake professional research.
Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or a Graduate Certificate in International Relations with a GPA of 4.5.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or a Graduate Certificate in International Relations with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration with a GPA of 4.5.
Select your preferred course.
Check entry requirements.
Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.
Apply online at SATAC.
Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.
Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
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.
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
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