2010 Course Handbook
Master of Arts Master of International Relations
Abbreviation: MA/MIntRel
Description
The Master of International Relations is designed to develop an understanding of the institutions, issues, and political, economic and legal processes of the international system. There is an emphasis on competing explanations of how these processes and institutions operate. In addition, it offers detailed study of these institutions, issues and processes in specific regions of the world. The Master of Arts, International Communication program, concerns itself with problems such as: how messages of 'modernisation' are promoted to and received by audiences; how promotion of 'modernisation' through communication strategies affects development in society and identity in the individual; international public relations; and issues such as international information flows.
General Requirements
- Minimum number of credit points: 48
- and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs