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Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Program Code: 7815

CRICOS number: 036824G

This is a 48-unit coursework program (without thesis) completed over two semesters full-time study or at least four semesters part-time. This option draws on the coursework of the MAIR and on the experience of the faculty and administrative staff of the MAIR. It is also an advanced graduate degree with high admission and exit standards but is of shorter duration.

The MIA is awarded with pass, merit or distinction.

Program Requirements
Full-time students who commence in February will complete the MIA program in November, with the degree awarded in December. Students who commence the program in Semester 2 will complete the program in June of the following year and be awarded the degree in July.

MIA candidates require an average of at least 65%, with no fails recorded, to be awarded the degree, a 70% average to be awarded the degree with Merit and an average of 80% and above to be awarded the degree with Distinction. If candidates fall short of this requirement but have satisfied the requirements for the Graduate Diploma they will be awarded a Graduate Diploma

Program Structure
MIA candidates complete 48 units of coursework comprising:

one compulsory 12-unit core course

another 12-unit core course from;

and four 6-unit electives from:

Cross-Campus Electives
One of the four 6-unit electives may also be taken outside the GSIA. At present, courses approved for credit towards the MIA include:

Admission Criteria
Applicants for the MIA should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, in their Australian bachelor degree, or the equivalent in a degree from other countries. The degree should normally be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities. In cases where applicants have not undertaken an honours degree 'equivalence' may be met by:

• a very good four-year bachelor degree,
• a very good graduate diploma,
• or a very good three-year bachelor degree and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research in international affairs.

As a guide, 'very good' normally refers to an A/B+ average and above, or distinction average and above.

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Page last updated: 23 January, 2009
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