Master of International Relations at Macquarie University

Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy. UQ brings world-class scholars, policy practitioners and cutting-edge researchers together to deliver a first-class learning experience for those looking to develop a career in governance and policy. Housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, this master's program aims to take your student experience to a new level and boost your quality and employability as a future leader. As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework choosing from over 40 subjects and projects to gain practical knowledge and research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how governments operate and the major public issues confronting our society, across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management. As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors.

Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy. UQ brings world-class scholars, policy practitioners and cutting-edge researchers together to deliver a first-class learning experience for those looking to develop a career in governance and policy. Housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, the one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Masters program aims to take your student experience to a new level and boost your quality and employability as a future leader. As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework choosing from over 30 subjects and projects to gain practical knowledge and research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how governments operate and the major public issues confronting our society, across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management. Program highlights Interact with world-class scholars and policy practitioners, and work closely with top-rated researchers in the field. Be exposed to leading thinkers in the public, private and community sectors on a regular basis. Study with students from a range of different backgrounds and countries in a genuinely multicultural classroom, giving you a global perspective. Be supported through your studies in the Graduate Centre Mentorship program.

Graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to engage in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary global context. The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies will build your knowledge about the forces that generate contemporary conflict and the processes and practices that contribute to conflict, resolution and peacebuilding. The two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program is delivered by world-renowned academics and researchers with expertise in areas such as Indigenous politics, gender, ethics, justice, development, security and the environment. They'll draw on their research experience in conflict settings to help you develop an understanding of varied expressions of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace. The program is housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, which is recognised internationally as a leader in peace and conflict studies research and teaching. You'll study alongside students from a range of countries and backgrounds, giving you a global perspective. There are opportunities for applied fieldwork experience, independent study or research experience on Australian or overseas projects.