Monash University

Master of International Relations

Social sciences, journalism and information

Offering a truly international perspective, this program immerses you in two cultures (with one full year in Australia and another in China). It combines the Master of International Relations at Monash with the Master of Arts in Chinese Politics and Economy from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Exploring the security, ethical, legal and economic dimensions of international relations, you will be prepared to deal critically and analytically with questions of global justice, war, peace, social movements, and inter-state relations. You will examine key issues in global business and management, global justice and development, and global security. <div id=

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Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree
AQF 9
Campus
Clayton
VIC
Course code
CRICOS 088530B
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Course overview

Offering a truly international perspective, this program immerses you in two cultures (with one full year in Australia and another in China). It combines the Master of International Relations at Monash with the Master of Arts in Chinese Politics and Economy from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Exploring the security, ethical, legal and economic dimensions of international relations, you will be prepared to deal critically and analytically with questions of global justice, war, peace, social movements, and inter-state relations. You will examine key issues in global business and management, global justice and development, and global security. <div id=

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 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18

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.

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2027 · Semester 2Clayton——$47,380per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Clayton

    Primary

    Wellington Road, CLAYTON, VIC, 3168, CLAYTON, 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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