Graduate Certificate in International Relations
Explore interconnected issues beyond national borders. Enhance your global perspective and broaden your career options.
About the Course
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations program is an innovative, forward-looking program which is attuned to the dynamics of the globalising world and its multiple diplomatic channels. The Graduate Certificate develops the expertise necessary for professionals working in diverse contexts in International Relations. The program also provides an opportunity for professional development and extension of qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in International Relations provides flexible learning options to address dynamic interests and needs of International Relations students and professionals.
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations (Online) is an innovative, forward-looking program, attuned to the dynamics of the globalising world and its multiple diplomatic channels. Graduates will develop the expertise necessary for professionals working in diverse contexts in the international relations landscape.
The program also provides an opportunity for professional development and extension of qualifications. You will have access to flexible learning options to address dynamic interests and needs of international relations students and professionals, allowing students to complete the entire degree in a welcoming, interactive and engaging virtual environment.
Course Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in either global studies, social sciences, society and culture, or business and management.
As tuition is delivered in English, students will need to provide documented evidence of the required level English language proficiency as part of your enrolment.
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations (Online) can be completed in just 1 semester with a 4 subject (full-time) load. You can commence in January, May or September semesters.
Study overview
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations can be completed in just four months, that’s one Bond semester, with a four subject (full-time) load with intakes available to commence in January, May or September semesters.
Semester 1 (one and only)
Depending on which semester you commence, you will undertake subjects covering international relations, public policy, transnational clime, climate change, human security or diplomacy, with a foundation subject in research.
Award requirements
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations (Online) comprises of four (4) subjects, as follows:
Core subjects (1)
Choice of one of the following subjects depending on program sequence. Students that do not have a cognate background are encouraged to choose either INTR71-100 or INTR71-101.
- HUMR71-100 Research Methods and Data Visualisation - Jan, May, Sept
Alternate choice – either:
- INTR71-100 Introduction to International Relations - Jan, Sept
- INTR71-101 Geopolitics - May
Foundation subjects (3)
Choice of three (3) of the following subjects depending on program sequence.
- INTR71-350 Human Security and Global Development - Jan
- INTR71-103 Public Policy - Jan
- INTR71-104 Innovating Global Governance - Jan
- CRIM71-103 Transnational Crime - May
- INTR71-102 Security and Strategy - May
- SSUD71-318 Climate Change: Adaptation & Resilience - May
- LING71-113 Language Policy in a Global Context - May
- INTR71-208 Diplomacy - Sep
- INTR71-315 Politically Motivated Violence - Sep
- LING71-105 Language in Society - Sep
Upon completion of this program, graduates will develop the expertise necessary for professionals working in diverse contexts in the international relations landscape.
You will have access to flexible learning options to address dynamic interests and needs of international relations students and professionals, allowing students to complete the entire degree in a welcoming, interactive and engaging virtual environment.
