Graduate Certificate in International Relations - Griffith University

Program overview

About this program

This program offers students a comprehensive graduate education in both the empirical and theoretical aspects of contemporary international affairs. It is appropriate for those wishing to undertake further academic or vocational studies in the field.

Students undertaking this program are able to develop expertise in particular aspects of international relations including globalisation studies, international environmental issues and Asian studies.

Attendance

The Graduate Certificate in International Relations is offered full-time and part-time on campus at the Nathan campus. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.

As a full-time student, you will generally attend 8-12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the semester.

As a part-time student, you will generally attend 4-6 hours of scheduled classes per week.

Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week. Sufficient classes will be scheduled from 5 p.m. to accommodate part-time students unavailable to attend classes during the day.

You will be classed as a part-time student if you are enrolled in less than 30 credit points per semester. International students must maintain a full-time study load.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program could be expected to find employment in government, especially in diplomacy, strategic analysis, trade and investment relations, and international cultural contacts. Businesses with overseas profiles, international aid and other non-governmental organisations, news and media organisations and educators also present potential avenues of employment for graduates.