International Affairs and Security at Murdoch University

Course Description

Learn from experts in the field as you examine the issues facing today’s leaders in political economy, global trade and resource management. You will explore the impact of international institutions, international security and arms control, international law, human rights, conflict management and regional architecture.

You can choose to study professional-based electives including project management, ethics, and leading and managing non-government organisations.

You can also study policy-based electives to specialise in areas such as energy policy, environmental management, policy and law, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese. 

6 reasons to study a Master in International Affairs and Security at Murdoch

• Take on a professional internship or practical project to put your learning into practice as you gain academic credit.
• Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credits towards your Master.
• Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements.
• Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends.
• Get involved in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and analysing data, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.
• Be taught by experts with industry experience in non-profit governmental organisations (NGOs), media, think-tanks, and government agencies in Australia and internationally.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• public policy and international affairs
• global governance, security and the economy
• security, conflict and violence
• international law.

Your career

If you’re a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will give you new professional skills and a competitive edge in your career.

You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need for careers in a wide variety of sectors, including government and foreign affairs, security agencies, international organisations, national and international non-government organisations and the private sector.

Careers could include:

• Foreign Policy Consultant
• Human Rights Advocacy/Officer
• Campaigns and Advocacy Officer
• International Programs Officer/Manager
• Intelligence or Security Analyst or Officer.