Graduate Diploma in International Relations

Note

This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

This course is an exit-only qualification from the UTS Online Master of International Relations (C04455). This course suits students who want a robust understanding of global politics in a more compressed timeframe, without as many elective subjects or a research project.

Building on the foundational knowledge gained in the first four subjects, you can explore additional core subjects such as Geopolitics and Australian Foreign Policy, the Asia Pacific in the 21st Century, Global Crime, Justice and Security, and one elective subject.

The UTS Online Graduate Diploma in International Relations can only be accessed via an internal course transfer (graduating). If you are interested in this course, you should speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor for more information.

Building on the foundational knowledge gained in the first four subjects, students explore additional core subjects such as Geopolitics and Australian Foreign Policy, the Asia Pacific in the 21st Century, and Global Crime, Justice and Security, and one elective.

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Course fees

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For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $558. The total credit points are 48.

Careers

Career options are varied and graduates may build careers across business, public service, government, research and the humanitarian sector.

Course structure

To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.

Additional information

Course duration

This course is an exit only course and can be completed in a minimum of 16 months of online study, 1 x 6 credit point subject per session over 8 x 7-week sessions.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

UTS: Handbook

See the Graduate Diploma in International Relations in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.