A6011 Master of International Relations and Master of Journalism

Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced or redirected.

Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for part of the course.

The Master of International Relations and the Masters of Journalism are each structured in two parts: Core master's study and Advanced expertise.

Part A. Core master's study in international relations and journalism studies (96 points)

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of international relations practice and research exploring the security, ethical, and economic dimensions of international relations. You will have opportunities to examine key issues in foreign policy, global governance, peace and conflict, political violence and terrorism.

These studies will introduce you to journalism studies at graduate level. Through a combination of academic and practice-based work, you will gain a solid foundation in all production technologies - print, video and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.

Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points)

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. These studies will be credited to each of the two degrees and you will have the opportunity, if you choose, to undertake a cross disciplinary project or internship that integrates and draws on both fields of study, international relations and journalism.

You have two options:

• a program of coursework study where you select the units to suit your own interests. This option includes the opportunity to undertake an internship in the field.
• a 24-point research thesis. If you wish to use this master's course as a pathway to a graduate research degree, you should take this second option.

If you are admitted to the course, and have a recognised honours degree in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences, you will receive credit for Part B,. However, if you wish to complete a 24-point research project as part of the course you should consult with the course coordinator.

Master's entry points

• If you are admitted at entry level 1, you complete 120 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2, you complete 96 points, comprising Part A.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options. 

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The double degree comprises 120 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core master's study (96 points) and Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points).

• If you are admitted at entry level 1, you complete 120 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2, you complete 96 points, comprising Part A.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options. 

You are required to complete the requirements for your chosen specialisation.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Unless otherwise stated, units are 12 points.

Part A. Core master's study (96 points)

You must complete 48 points from International Relations and 48 points from Journalism

International relations

You must complete a., b. and c.

a. The following unit (12 points):

• APG5154 Researching international relations

b. 24 points of core master's electives from those listed below under the chosen international relations specialisation or advanced international relations.

c. One capstone unit (12 points) from International relations:

• APG5044 Professional internship
• APG5091 International relations in theory and practice
• APG5093 International relations field unit: Governing peace and security
• APG5856 Research project

Core master's electives:

Gender, peace and security:

• APG5045 Gender and development
• APG5064 Gender, security and conflict
• APG5078 Gender based policy and planning

Foreign policy and security:

• APG5092 Human rights in global politics
• APG5105 Foreign policy of emerging powers
• APG5332 Contemporary security topics

International diplomacy and trade:    

• APG5229 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
• APG5324 International political economy
• BTF5114 Regulatory issues for transnational business (6 points)
• BTF5905 Global trade governance and law (6 points)
• MGF5730 International trade policy (6 points)
• MGF5760 International institutions and organisations

Political violence and counter-terrorism:

• APG5327 Political violence
• APG5590 Political Islam
• APG5666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology
• APG5667 Terrorism, fringe politics and extremist violence

Advanced international relations:

• 24 credit points from any International relations specialisation above. 

Journalism

You complete the following units (48 points):

• APG5095 Introduction to journalism practice
• APG5182 Digital journalism
• APG5547 Studio and audio production
• APG5640 Journalism in society

PART B Advanced Expertise (24 points)

You must complete 12 points from International Relations and 12 points from Journalism

You must complete either Option 1 - Coursework or  Option 2 - Research

Option 1  -  Coursework (24 points)

International relations

You must complete a. and b. 

a. International relations electives (12 points) from following units listed below:

b. One Journalism capstone unit (12 points) from the following:

• APG5044 Professional internship
• APG5642 Investigative journalism
• APG5856 Research project

International relations electives

Global development and commerce:

• APG5054 Research methods for development practice and change
• APG5073 Conflict, security and development
• APG5100 Colab M: Mentoring for development practice and professional development
• APG5628 Deconstructing development
• MGF5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation (6 points)

Public policy and management:

• APG5101 Foundations of public policy
• APG5102 Governance
• APG5103 Policy analysis and evaluation
• APG5104 Public sector reform 
• APG5181 Intergovernmental relations

Strategic and political communications:

• APG5180 Strategic political leadership and communication 
• APG5365 Principles of global communications (6 points)
• APG5366 Strategic communications in a digital era (6 points)
• APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change (6 points)

Language and intercultural competence:

• APG5069 Australia and Asia in the Asian century: Politics, business, media
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams (6 points)
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments (6 points)
• APG5481 Language for professional purposes - Part 1 (6 points)
• APG5482 Language for professional purposes - Part 2 (6 points)
• APG5483 Language for professional purposes - Part 3 (6 points)

Communications, journalism and media studies:

• APG5066 Shanghai city lab
• APG5067 Cultural economy and sustainable development
• APG5397 Media, technologies and social change
• APG5400 Issues in international communications

Ethics and law:

• APG5081 Public health ethics
• APG5617 Human research ethics
• LAW5304 Overview of international human rights law

Option 2 Research  (24 points)

 The following thesis units:

• APG5849 Research thesis A (6 points) and APG5084 Designing research (6 points) and
• APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

Note: If you wish to complete the 24 point research thesis you should consult with the course coordinator.