Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations aims to introduce the theory and practice of international relations to students interested in a career in this area.
Course overview
The course articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in International Relations and the 72-unit Master of International Relations and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the three awards. The course is also available as an exit award from the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in International Relations and the 72-unit Master of International Relations subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below. In order to be able to exit with the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, students must indicate their intention to not proceed with the primary degree and request that they exit with the Graduate Certificate in International Relations.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, you must complete 36 units.
- Debating International Relations
- Emerging Digital Futures
- Applying Policy Skills and Analysis
- Critical Approaches to International Relations
- Understanding Research
- Contemporary Conflict Zones
- Individual Supervised Study
- Advanced Research Methods
- Security in the International System
- Governing East Asia in the 21st Century
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise concepts, theories, contemporary trends and developments in international relations.
- Evaluate complex information and issues in international relations.
- Critique the implications of existing research for the theory and practice of international relations.
- Relate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Career Outcomes
- Policy Director
- Consultant
- Development Specialist
- Director General
- Executive Director
- Manager
- Chief Operating Officer
- Impact Manager
- General Manager
- Fundraising and Philanthropy Director
- Engagement Director
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fee in 2025: $15,246 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 18 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.