Master degree
12 months
Application deadlines: October 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: NZ$39,000
Domestic tuition: NZ$11,046
Program overview
Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths, graduates can obtain a master's-level capstone qualification in the popular area of international relations and diplomacy. This degree will offer students an innovative, interdisciplinary programme of taught courses with a strong professional emphasis.
The Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRAD) comprises 180 points as follows:
30-point compulsory course
90 points of elective courses, chosen from a variety of options
60-point research dissertation
All students must complete:
the compulsory 30-point course POLS 441 Principles and Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy
the 60-point research dissertation POLS 688 Dissertation (15–20,000 words)
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
- TOEFL PBT
To qualify to enrol, you will need either:
a bachelor's degree in any subject, normally with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject; or
a bachelor's degree and a qualifying course, with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses; or
a bachelor's degree, and evidence of relevant professional or other work experience; or
admission Ad Eundem Statum (with equivalent standing) as fulfilling these requirements.
English language requirements:
IELTS Academic: an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT: total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening.
TOEFL PBT: with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
Pearson Test of English (Academic): with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
Career opportunities
The MIRAD caters perfectly for students interested in careers in foreign affairs or inter-state coordination.
While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere does not require specific tertiary pathways, applicants can find it advantageous to have a postgraduate degree in an analytical subject such as law, political science, international relations, economics, or science.
Campus location
Christchurch
,
New Zealand