To study International Relations today is to be immersed in major social, strategic and economic change in the international political arena.

The UNSW Master of International Relations is an advanced specialist degree that examines the complex way states and other global actors relate to one another. When you study International Relations at UNSW you become part of the global conversation on issues such as military intervention, the conduct of war, environmental degradation, human security, economic development, human rights, global poverty and terrorism.

As a Master of International Relations student you will explore the way concepts and theories in International Relations shape our view of the world, and advance your understanding of the rapidly changing nature of contemporary politics. You will gain a strong practical grounding in a wide variety of issues of current international concern and reinforce your skills in critical analysis, reflection and evaluation.

ENGAGING EDUCATORS

Your lecturers are leading International Relations experts of national and international repute. Their expertise spans areas ranging from International Relations theories, security, international political economy, strategic studies, gender in international politics, peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction.

BECOME PART OF THE GLOBAL CONVERSATION

At UNSW you will be immersed in an environment that is strongly international in its character. In your studies you will be joined by students with a range of diverse professional, personal and academic experiences. You will participate in engaging seminars that emphasise interaction and student-led discussion providing the ideal environment for critical thinking and reflection. You will discuss what motivates nations, the internal and external factors that shape the way they relate to other states and their shared global concerns. The degree incorporates a diverse range of theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches, providing you with a number of different ways to approach and tackle major international issues, challenges and questions.

As an International Relations student you will have the opportunity to participate in an internship to further your practical training.