Monash University
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Builds essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings designed to enhance learning success and career capabilities.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of International Relations is designed for those desiring a greater understanding of the diverse and dynamic world of global politics in the 21st Century. You are provided with foundation knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the key debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in International Relations, students must complete a total of 24 credit points.
Core
- Foundations of international relations
Electives
You must complete 18 credit points from the following units
- Foreign policy of emerging powers
- Analysing global politics
- Peacekeeping in the international system: Theory, policy and practice
- International political economy
- Contemporary security topics
- Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology
Entry Requirements
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum pass (50%) average.
- A minimum of three years of work experience in a relevant field*.
Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the principal themes, theories and issues in international relations;
- Recognise the diversity of world views in practice;
- Analyse and critically evaluate a range of texts pertaining to the field of international relations;
- Utilise research skills to undertake a short, guided research task
- Communicate research findings in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $15,100 (domestic fee-paying)
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is typically represented on a full-time study load of 24 credit points.
Some units may have additional fees for required materials or services. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
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; and
- eligibility for government-funded loans
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.