Master of Arts (International Relations)
Degree Structure
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.
Students are required to undertake 24 units of thesis once they have achieved a Distinction average in the coursework component of the degree.
S1/S2 INTR8038: Thesis
S1/S2 INTR8039: Thesis (part-time; only available to local students)
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.




