Monash University
Master of International Relations (Double Masters with Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Exploring the security, ethical, legal and economic dimensions of international relations, you will be prepared to deal critically and analytically with questions of global justice, war, peace, social movements and inter-state relations.
Course overview
The Master of International Relations component of this double degree course will help you make sense of the complexity of global politics and economics. You will develop the analytical perspectives and skills necessary to see the "bigger picture" as well as detailed aspects of specific issues. You will also gain a solid intellectual grounding in key debates, historical events and political institutions.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the study of International Relations (Double Masters with Shanghai Jiao Tong University), students must complete 96 units. The course is structured in two parts. Part A. Core master's study and Part B. Broadening expertise.
Principle study
You must complete 36 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
- Foundations of international relations
Applied study
You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units
- Professional internship
- Australia and Asia in the Asian century: Politics, business, media
- Global policy challenge
- Political, social and economic change in contemporary India
- Research project
- Advanced simulation
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum pass (50%) average in both qualifications.
Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences
For Chinese Nationals:
Please note that Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires Chinese nationals to sit and pass the National Master Unified Entrance Examination for master students (written exam and an interview with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) before applying to Monash for admission to this course.
English Requirements
- Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University Entrance Requirements
- Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand, apply and critique key international relations themes, methods and theories through both independent and collaborative activities, presentations and written assessments;
- Utilise advanced research skills to examine, analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of international relations policies, programs and institutions;
- Apply theory in complex areas of practice;
- Communicate multifaceted ideas and arguments in international relations to specialists and lay persons;
- Develop interpersonal and intercultural skills and demonstrate a knowledge of the diversity of world views and their impact on international issues and decisions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $30,200 (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 48 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.