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.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 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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