GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations is a short postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus that introduces the key concepts and issues shaping global politics. Students explore the four core areas of the discipline: international theory, the development of the international system, international security and international political economy, along with diplomacy, international cooperation and global governance. It can be a pathway into the Master of International Relations. Graduates work in foreign affairs, international organisations, policy and research, and analysis roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Writing Politics
- Evolution of the International System [Core course]
- Foreign Policy and Diplomacy [Elective]
- International Security [Core course]
- International Crisis Management [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities The length of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual*. *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week.
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