Master of International Politics

The Master of International Politics (by Coursework or Coursework and Minor Thesis) provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, usually to graduates working in the field, but may also be taken for general interest. Students who discontinue the course after completing 50 points may be eligible for a postgraduate certificate. Students in the two year program who complete 100 points of the masters may be eligible for the award of postgraduate diploma.

200 point program:

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

First 100 points:

• one compulsory subject (25 points)
• six elective subjects (75 points)

Second 100 points:

150 point program:

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

• one compulsory subject from the first 100 points of the 200 point program (25 points)

• two elective subjects from the list for the first 100 points of the 200 point program (25 points)

Final 100 points: Refer to the second 100 points of the 200 point program.

Total 150 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

100 point program:

Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time

Refer to the second 100 points of the 200 point program

First 100 points

Compulsory subject

one compulsory subject (25 points)

Elective subjects:

Second 100 points

Compulsory subject

Elective subjects:

• An undergraduate degree in any field with a grade average of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

• An undergraduate degree with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) and at least one year of documented relevant professional work experience, or equivalent

• A four-year honours degree or postgraduate diploma with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) with a research component or equivalent or
• An undergraduate degree with a grade average of H2B (70%) and at least 2 years of documented relevant professional experience, or equivalent

Documented evidence of relevant professional experience:
Applicants seeking admission into 100 and 150 point programs must provide the following documentation in support of their application for the recognition of prior professional experience:
• brief curriculum vitae, detailing work experience;
• contact details of two referees ;
• a covering letter outlining the applicants professional background and how this prepares them to successfully undertake the program.
In some cases, an interview and/or two reference letters from employers/managers detailing the period of employment and areas of responsibility, and/or evidence of written work or reports undertaken during the period of employment may be requested.

Admission process

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Students who complete the masters should:

• have an advanced knowledge of the major debates in international politics;

• have a specialized knowledge of one or more disciplinary issue-areas;

• have produced academic work based on original research that reveals an awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within the chosen disciplinary issue-area.