Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.

Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.

Complete this degree in: 1 year

• AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent. OR
• Meet two of the following three criteria:
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
• Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Related fields for prior qualifications

Political Science and Policy Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society, Social Work, Welfare Studies, Behavioural Science, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Language and Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Economics, Criminology, Society and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, International Business Anthropology, International Relations, History, Security Studies

Relevant experience

In international relations - related employment or volunteer work including advisory, advocacy, consultancy, representation, analysis, research, management in public service, community, government relations, political and social, international or professional bodies, organisations, institutes or associations.

English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements by:

• passing an approved English language test at the required level
• holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction

The required standard of English for this degree is:

• IELTS band: Minimum score required 6.5