Monash University

Master of International Relations

Do you want to further target your interests and career aspirations? A double degree Masters of International Relations and Journalism provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature of the international political system and some of the key issues in contemporary international relations

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree
AQF 9
Campus
Caulfield East
VIC
Course code
Program SIA-213813
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Course overview

Do you want to further target your interests and career aspirations? A double degree Masters of International Relations and Journalism provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature of the international political system and some of the key issues in contemporary international relations

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum pass (50%) average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences For Chinese Nationals: Please note that Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires Chinese nationals to sit and pass the National Master Unified Entrance Examination for master students (written exam and an interview with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) before applying to Monash for admission to this course. 2. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration 2 years full-time. 4 years part-time.An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), with a minimum credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration 1.5 years full-time. 3 years part-time.An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or 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. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration 1 year full-time. 2 years part-time.An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences 3. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum pass (50%) average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
  • PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 20 · R 19 · W 24 · S 20

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum pass (50%) average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences For Chinese Nationals: Please note that Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires Chinese nationals to sit and pass the National Master Unified Entrance Examination for master students (written exam and an interview with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) before applying to Monash for admission to this course. 2. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration 2 years full-time. 4 years part-time.An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), with a minimum credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration 1.5 years full-time. 3 years part-time.An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or 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. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration 1 year full-time. 2 years part-time.An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences 3. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum pass (50%) average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Caulfield——$43,400per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Caulfield———International students

Where it is taught

  • Caulfield

    Primary

    900 Dandenong Road, CAULFIELD EAST, VIC, 3145, CAULFIELD EAST, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of International Relationsmonash.edu
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Master of International Relations at Monash University: Fees & Entry Requirements