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Flinders University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in International Relations

The Graduate Certificate (International Relations) aims to:

  • provide qualified students with an introduction to the academic field of International Relations; with opportunities to gain exposure to aspects of International Relations not previously encountered and/or to consolidate aspects covered in previous studies
  • introduce key theoretical concepts, major historical themes and significant current issues within International Relations
  • provide an introduction to an International Relations perspective on the Asia-Pacific region in particular
  • develop an appreciation of the professional context in which graduates with International Relations credentials may find employment
  • assist students to further develop skills in comprehension, research, bibliography, analysis, verbal argument and professional writing.

Campus Information

Bedford Park

Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.

Victoria Square

Located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, Flinders at Victoria Square is an accessible, alternative and flexible space for students, staff and the general public. We teach a selection of courses and topics and provide general information to students who want to study at Flinders.

Tonsley

Flinders at Tonsley is a place where our students interact with business, and where business interacts with our researchers in areas such as engineering, medical devices and nanoscale technologies, to create the new products and processes of the 21st century.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your career

Graduates are suitable for careers in foreign affairs, defense, international trade, and related areas.

Potential occupations include:

  • international development officer
  • regional development manager
  • strategic analyst
  • project officer
  • international policy advisor
  • international business development manager.

Potential employers include:

  • environments that specialize in gender or women’s issues in government departments
  • non-government organizations
  • international development consultancy organisations

PSW Opportunity

  • N/A

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.