Overview

The International Relations and Journalism program at Monash University provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature of the international political system and some of the key issues in contemporary international relations; an entry-level qualification for a professional journalism career; and a mid-career course for working journalists seeking to extend their expertise and refresh the intellectual basis of their practice.

Key facts

The national and international orientation of the course optimises the contribution graduates make to their profession using a full range of media technologies and insights into approaches to international relations.

This component of the double degree course explores the security, ethical, legal and economic dimensions of international relations. You will examine key issues in foreign policy, world order, European studies, management and terrorism, as well as the gender, development, migration and governance aspects of global politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Researching international relations

International political economy

Contemporary security topics

Foreign policy of emerging powers

Reading and writing international relations

Journalism practice

Media, law and ethics

Video journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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Semester1As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year Mid-year: Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 0101140

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year

Funding

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