The Master of Arts (International Relations) aims to: provide a specialised postgraduate program in International Relations for suitably qualified graduates provide appropriate professional education for current or prospective employees working in the areas of foreign affairs, defence, international trade and related areas provide advanced grounding in the academic debates and research literatures in the field of International Relations and cognate subjects for students who intend to pursue doctoral studies and an academic career assist students to further develop skills in comprehension, research, bibliography, analysis, verbal argument and professional writing. Learning outcomes Graduates from this course should be able to: have a high level appreciation of the broad dimensions and content of the academic field of International Relations have a high level understanding of the key theoretical concepts, major historical themes and significant current issues within International Relations have an excellent appreciation of outstanding policy issues in International Relations have excellent skills in academic research, verbal argument and professional writing.