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International Politics

University of Tasmania
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 6 months
Delivery Online
Location Tasmania, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The International Politics at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 Politics 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

  1. Duration: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Hobart, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Politics of International Relations
  2. Strategy, Security and Statecraft
  3. Globalisation, Development, Sustainability
  4. Politics of Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
  5. International Relations in Asia

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements

Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent, and a level of English equivalent to a score of 6.0 on an IELTS test. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.

Students seeking entry into postgraduate courses based on employment experience only (i.e. no bachelor degree), will generally only be allowed entry at Graduate Certificate level.

The successful completion of 100% of coursework units with Distinction average is the pre-requisite for undertaking any thesis unit. Students who do not achieve at Distinction level in coursework components, but nonetheless complete 100% of units will be able to exit with a Graduate Diploma.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 25,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Tasmania 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 University of Tasmania

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University of Tasmania

Tasmania, Australia

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months