Program Overview
The International Relations at Bond University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,678 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences\', \'Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge\', \'Politically Motivated Violence\', \'Diplomacy\', \'Political Economy of Global Development\', \'Genocide: A sociological and criminal approach\', \'Security and Strategy in the 21st Century\', \'Strategic Asia\', \'ASEAN and Southeast Asian Regionalism\', \'Australian Foreign Policy and Diplomacy\', "China\'s Foreign Policy", "China\'s Defence Policy", \'Chinese Strategic Culture\', \'Chinese Strategy and PLA Military Modernisation\', \'Conduct of Future Warfare [Transformation of defence policy in the 21st Century]\', \'Diplomacy, Theory and Practice [including sports-diplomacy]\', \'Dynamics and International Relations of Greater Central Asia\', \'East West Diplomatic Culture and Practice\', \'Futures Studies and International Relations\', \'Global Political Economy and Global Development\', \'Historical International Relations Systems\', \'International Relations Theory\', \'Middle and Great Power Theory [Australia, South Korea, India and China]\', \'North Korean Politics, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy\', \'Pandemics and National/International Security\', \'Politically Motivated Violence and Terrorism\', \'Popular Geopolitics\', \'Public Diplomacy - Theory and Practice\', \'Space Policy, Strategic Competition and International Security\', \'South Asian International Relations\', \'The United Nations\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree from an approved institution in either international relations, political science, political studies, global studies, humanities/arts, law or business studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,678 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,678 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bond University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Bond University
Bond University
Robina, Australia
Bond University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
