Master of International Relations and National Security-074662E

Master of International Relations and National Security

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AQFLevel 9
CRICOS Code074662E
Course TypeMasters Degree (Coursework)

Curtin University

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Accredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAccredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAustralia Rank 12Australia Rank 12World Rank 183World Rank 183
Curtin University
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Course Fees
Last Updated02/12/2025
International Student Tuition Fees
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32,487 AUD / per Academic Year
Total Tuition Fee: 48,730
Course Duration
1.5 Year (78 weeks)
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Course Description
This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security.You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.You’ll explore the key characteristics of the international system, nation-states, balance of power, security and the domestic influences on foreign policy.You’ll also study optional units that support your career goals, analysing topics such as the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region through to intelligence, terrorism, strategic geography and energy security.You can choose to study this course at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree level. Students who complete the master degree via the dissertation stream to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. What jobs can the International Relations and National Security lead to? The future of international relations and national security From climate change to terrorism, cyber threats to the plight of refugees and mass human displacement, the international system is growing evermore complex. To address contemporary challenges, international relations and national security professionals require diverse theoretical and practical training that responds to real-world situations. This course provides such theoretical underpinnings and practical skills which gives you much sought after employment capabilities. Industries Foreign affairs DefenceSecurityIntelligence National securityLaw enforcement State and federal public serviceMedia and journalismInternational tradeGlobal NGOs
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Start Date02-16
Start Date07-20

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      • Typically, the school's Offer processing time is about 28 days. If you submit today, the expected Offer date is 2026-01-14.
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