Graduate Diploma in International Relations

What you will study

This exit-only course comprises a total of 48 credit points and consists of seven core subjects and one elective. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Core Subjects

• Sustainability and Global Governance
• The Future of the International Order
• Intercultural and International Communication
• Reframing International Political Economy
• The Asia Pacific in the 21st Century
• Geopolitics and Australian Foreign Policy
• Global Crime, Justice and Security

Electives

Choose one of the following:

• Accounting for Decision Makers
• Branding in the Digital World
• Building Enterprise Agility
• Business Analytics Foundations
• Data Ethics and Regulation
• Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
• Database
• Digital Strategy: Aligning Business and Technology
• Driving Stakeholder Engagement
• Emergent Communication Practices
• Enabling Enterprise Information Systems
• Global Health Systems
• Health Promotion
• Innovations in Energy
• Leading Organisational Change
• Leading People and Change
• Managerial Economics
• Marketing in the Age of Technology
• Organisational Storytelling and Engagement
• Planetary Health
• Science and Big Data
• Science of Climate Change for Leaders
• Shaping Policies for the Future
• Social Perspectives in Public Health
• Sustainability Practices in Industry
• Technology and Innovation Management

Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Career options are varied and graduates may build careers in business, public service, government, research and the humanitarian sector.

Learning Outcomes

• Employ effective strategies to navigate professional interactions across diverse cultural contexts in Australia and internationally.
• Apply understanding of international relations theories and concepts to the analysis of real-world case studies and global issues.
• Apply research methods and data analysis techniques to address complex global issues.
• Demonstrate proficiency in navigating intercultural dynamics in Australia and internationally.
• Critically analyse Indigenous communication and engagement contexts to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples across international relations professions.
• Demonstrate a critical perspective on current sustainability practices and act in socially responsible ways in both domestic and international settings.
• Effectively communicate complex concepts and arguments related to international relations to diverse audiences in a variety of global contexts.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee in 2025: $26,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on 48 CP.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in,
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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.