The Master of International Affairs (MIA) is designed for those who are seeking preparation for a career in international affairs with an Asian-Pacific focus, whether in diplomacy, the civil service, teaching, journalism or business. It is a 'professional' master-by-coursework degree taken over two semesters full time.

Admission Requirements
Applicants for the MIA should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, in their bachelor degree, or the equivalent. The degree should normally be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities. In exceptional circumstances, degrees in other disciplines will be considered. In cases where applicants have not undertaken an honours degree, equivalence to a 2A honours degree may be met by:

• a very good four-year bachelor degree, or graduate diploma.
• a good three-year bachelor degree and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research.

As a guide, 'very good' normally refers to an A/B+ average and above, or distinction average and above.

For further information, please see the Graduate Studies in International Affairs web site.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.