Program Requirements

This is a 48-unit coursework program (without thesis) completed over two semesters full-time study or at least four semesters part-time. This option draws on the coursework of the MAIR and on the experience of the faculty and administrative staff of the MAIR. It is also an advanced graduate degree with high admission standards but is of shorter duration.

Candidates are required to complete:

One compulsory 12-unit core course:

Semester 1 - INTR8011: International Relations Theory

And a second 12-unit core course from:

Semester 1 - INTR8031: Global Governance 2

Semester 1 - INTR8048: International Political Economy 2

Semester 2 - INTR8047: Global Security 2

Semester 2 - INTR8012: The Evolution of the International System 2

And an additional four 6-unit electives, which may not include the 6-unit analogue of a course taken for 12 units.

Studens successfully completing MIA and wishing to transfer to MAIR will receive 48  units of status towards MAIR.

See GSIA Working Rules for further details.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.