国际关系硕士（与上海交通大学双硕士学位）

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of International Relations as well as a second degree with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).

You will study one year at Monash University in Australia and one year at the partner university. On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at the partner university, you will be eligible to graduate with the degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

This double degree course is subject to maximum quotas for each partner university. If you are interested you must inquire directly to the course coordinator for Master of International Relations in the Faculty of Arts at Monash, and if eligible, will be invited to apply.

Our world is being shaped by big questions about global justice, war, peace, social movements, and inter-state relations. These questions help define what this Master of International Relations is all about. In short, this course offers you a window into the diverse and dynamic world of politics in the 21st century.

The course offers the following three specialisations:

• global migration
• international diplomacy and trade
• political violence and counter-terrorism.

Alternatively, you may select units across the range of specialisations and tailor your course to your own interests and intended career path. This option enables you to engage with fundamental debates in global politics across multiple fields of study and practice

This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the key debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis. Through this, you will be able to make sense of the complexity of global politics by providing the analytical perspectives and skills needed to see both the 'bigger picture' and comprehend detailed aspects of specific issues.

Subject to conditions, you have the opportunity to study abroad, and to develop research interests in a number of areas, providing them with a potential pathway into a higher research degree. Our graduates have gone on to a broad range of occupations and have been employed by the likes of the United Nations, the Australian Government, and non-governmental organisations such as the International Red Cross.

Specialisations

Global migration

This specialisation critically analyses the global politics of migration, refugees and internally displaced persons, and border security. It explores the drivers of migration and how networks of state and non-state actors govern peoples’ movement and (re)settlement through norms, law, socio-economic policy, and force. As migration issues rise to the top of the international agenda, demand is growing for expertise from city, state, and federal governments, NGOs, and inter-governmental organisations. This specialisation equips you with the specialised skills and knowledge required to perform these roles. 

International diplomacy and trade

This specialisation advances your knowledge across international trade, diplomacy, business and law. It is designed for people at the start of their careers as well as people working in the field who want to develop their careers in international public policy, NGOs, global business and government departments such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Political violence and counter-terrorism

This specialisation engages critically with manifestations of political violence, as well as the ideologies and conditions that give rise to political violence. It focuses on understanding terrorism and political extremism, the conditions associated with preventing and combating political violence, and the impacts of these activities on democratic and civil liberties. This specialisation supports a variety of careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.