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Frequently Asked Questions
How
do I apply?
When
is the application deadline?
What supplementary
documents should accompany my application?
Do
I meet the admission requirements?
What
are the English language requirements?
Where
can I find the ANU's International Education Office?
http://www.anu.edu.au/ieo/
Can
I undertake a degree part-time? How long will this take?
All of our degrees can be undertaken part-time if you are an Australian
student.
A part-time student would normally enrol in one or two courses per
semester. A part-time student will take a minimum of two years to
complete the Graduate Diploma or Master of International Affairs.
One extra semester is required to complete the thesis component
of the MA (International Relations). International applicants with
diplomatic status in Australia may also apply for part-time studies.
Can
I undertake studies with GSIA by correspondence?
We do not offer studies by correspondence. A key aspect of the GSIA
educational experience is the opportunity to work closely with the
ANU faculty and fellow students, and to take advantage of the location
in the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies.
Can
I commence my program in Semester 2?
All GSIA programs have a second semester (July) intake.*
* Full-time students commencing the Graduate Diploma
in International Affairs in Semester 2 and wanting to transfer directly
to the Master program, will need to take one semester leave or complete
the Master program part-time. This is because the Master program
core course, International Relations Theory, is only offered in
Semester 1.
How
can I transfer from one program to another in the GSIA?
Program
structure
I
have completed a distinction average Bachelor degree in a relevant
discipline, and would like to do a Master degree? What are my options?
You can apply for the Graduate Diploma in International Affairs
and upon completion with a distinction average, transfer to the
Master of International Affairs or MA (International Relations)
and complete one more semester to take the MIA or two (one of coursework
and one of thesis) to complete the MAIR.
Alternatively, you can complete an Honours degree or a Graduate
Diploma (with a minimum of Distinction Average) and apply for the
Master degree.
Are
there financial assistance options for GSIA students?
Australian students now have the option of a deferred loan scheme,
the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (FEE-HELP), to pay graduate
course fees.
Postgraduate
Education Loans Scheme (FEE-HELP)
Are
scholarships available to Australian applicants?
Four Hedley
Bull Scholarships are available to Australian students undertaking
the MA (International Relations) full-time.
One Oslo Peace Scholarship per year is also available for students studying the MIA
specialising in Peace and Conflict.
Other
sources of financial assistance for Australian students
Are
scholarships available to International applicants?
Overseas applicants from selected developing countries in Asia,
Africa and the Pacific may be eligible to apply for the Australian
Development Scholarship.
One Oslo Peace Scholarship per year is also available fo students studying the MIA
specialising in Peace anc Conflict.
Ausaid
Other
possible sources of funding for international students
What
facilities does the GSIA provide?
The GSIA provides a high level of support to enable its students
to achieve optimum results and full enjoyment throughout their studies.
It has a friendly, helpful teaching and administrative team. The
GSIA also provides access to research materials in the Department
of International Relations Reading Room. And the GSIA Study Centre
provides 24-hour access to computers, printing, study facilities
and a tea room. There are also numerous social events throughout
the year organised by both the GSIA staff and fellow students.
For further information on facilities, please go to the
GSIA Student Info web page
What
is the composition of a typical GSIA class?
The 2004 class comprised of:
| Australian students |
78% |
| International students |
22% |
| Female |
58% |
| Male |
42% |
| Full-time |
57% |
| Part-time |
43% |
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