Graduate Certificate
Humans have evolved, traded and warred for many thousands of years. But, for the vast majority of human history, change happened very slowly. Now, in this time of unprecedented global shifts and hyper-connectivity, we need highly skilled professionals who can navigate this vast and complex landscape, and skilfully shape our evolving political, social and economic structures.
If you're keen to rapidly build your knowledge of global affairs, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in International Relations will give you the foundational skills to take the next step in your career. Explore the complex power dynamics between governments, multilateral organisations, international businesses and INGOs, and prepare to take on roles in these arenas. You'll graduate with an understanding of current global issues and key historical developments.
Examine global political frameworks and understand the complex relationships that drive global trade, security and governance. You'll explore public policy that promotes social justice and explore key themes of poverty, gender, inequality and the threat of war. Understand how foreign policy is made and build your knowledge of international law.
Learn from high-profile academic staff with extensive research and teaching experience. Outstanding educators who are passionate and deeply knowledgeable about their subject matter, our academics are renowned commentators who are frequently quoted in local and international media, and whose expertise is regularly sought by government committees.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, you could receive up to one semester of advanced standing. This provides a pathway to transfer directly into the second semester of La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in International Relations or Master of International Relations, should you decide to further your studies.
Learn how to see complex issues from multiple perspectives. Understand the political, social and economic aspects of different arenas and gain the skills you need to build a career in government, international business and not-for-profits.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in International Relations, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 AUTHORITARIAN EMPIRES: RUSSIA, CHINA AND THE POLITICS OF EURASIA POL4003 1 15 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATIONS POL4002 1 15 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PAST AND PRESENT POL4001 1 15 THEORIES OF WORLD POLITICS POL4004 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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After graduation, you'll be prepared for a career in international diplomacy, foreign policy, governance, industry affairs, and local and international development. Work in Australia or overseas, with opportunities in non-government organisations and government agencies such as state governments, the Department of Defence, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
You could build a career in fields including: