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A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band
Admission to the Master of International Relations (2 years full-time) requires: • a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, or an equivalent qualification; or • completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Relations with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Reduced volume of learning If you have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for a reduction in course requirements based on the criteria below. Admission to the Master of International Relations (1.5 years full-time) requires: • a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, including a major in the humanities, social sciences, or law, or an equivalent qualification; or • relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65%) average. Admission to the Master of International Relations (1 year full-time) requires: • an honours degree in the humanities, social sciences, or law. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
Master of International Relations is a masters course at The University of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, Semester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 54,100 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 6).
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