It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of International Relations (2-year duration).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in International Relations from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
• a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below) with documented evidence (such as references).

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.

Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.

1-year degree (16 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:

• a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in International Relations from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0.

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include peace and conflict studies, international relations, history, political science, sociology, cultural studies, economics or political economy, anthropology, ethnography or law.

You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.