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Graduate Diploma of International Relations

INRE22D

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Award:
Graduate Diploma of International Relations (GradDipIntRel)
Admission Requirement:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in social sciences; or Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification with relevant work experience
• GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal, External
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 0.5 years - 1 year
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 1 year
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

800 level

Required
4
International Security (4)
 
Required
4
Theories of International Relations (4)
 
Required
4
International Political Economy (4)
 
Required
4
International Law and Institutions (4)
 
Required
8cp from
 
The Politics of International Human Rights Law (4)
 
 
International Security (4)
 
 
Europe, the European Union, and the International System (4)
 
 
The USA in the International System (4)
 
 
International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific (4)
 
 
International Internship Program (4)
 
 
The International System (4)
 
 
International Relations of the Middle East (4)
 
 
The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia (4)
 
 
International Political Economy (4)
 
 
War and Violence in World Politics (4)
 
 
Globalisation and the North-South Relationship (4)
 
 
International Law and Institutions (4)
 
8
The World Since 1492 (4)
 
Required
8cp from
 
Race, Nation and Ethnicity (4)
 
 
Development Theory and Practice (4)
 
 
Culture, Commodities and Consumption: Anthropological Approaches to Economic Life (4)
 
 
Sustainable Development: Introductory Principles and Practices (4)
 
 
Attitudes to the Environment (4)
 
 
Environmental Law and Policy (4)
 
 
Globalisation and Sustainable Development (4)
 
 
International Agreements and the Environment (4)
 
 
Attitudes to the Environment (4)
 
 
Environmental Law and Policy (4)
 
 
Sustainable Development: Introductory Principles and Practices (4)
 
 
International Agreements and the Environment (4)
 
 
Globalisation and Sustainable Development (4)
 
 
Issues in Contemporary Global Media (4)
 
 
Global Power and Justice (4)
 
 
Intercultural Communication (4)
 
 
Public Diplomacy and International Public Relations (4)
 
 
The Politics of International Human Rights Law (4)
 
 
International Security (4)
 
 
Europe, the European Union, and the International System (4)
 
 
The USA in the International System (4)
 
 
International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific (4)
 
 
International Internship Program (4)
 
 
The International System (4)
 
 
International Relations of the Middle East (4)
 
 
The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia (4)
 
 
International Political Economy (4)
 
 
War and Violence in World Politics (4)
 
 
Globalisation and the North-South Relationship (4)
 
 
International Law and Institutions (4)
 
 
Sustainable Corporate Governance and Financing (4)
 
 
Comparative Environmental Law (4)
 
 
Environmental Law and Sustainable Development (4)
 
 
International Environmental Law (4)
 
 
Law, Globalisation and Cultural Transformations (4)
 
 
Advanced International Law (4)
 
 
The World Since 1492 (4)
 
 
Terrorism Issues (4)
 
 
Practice of Modern Intelligence (4)
 
 
Transnational Security (4)
 
 
The Crimes of the Powerful (4)
 
 
Comparative Public Policy (4)
 
 
Politics and Policy: Theory and Applications (4)
 
 
Health Policy (4)
 
 
Gender and Policy (4)
 
8
Public Policy and International Law (4)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

32
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 8 Graduate Diploma
CRICOS Code 084529E
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

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Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.