Graduate Certificate in International Relations

The Graduate Certificate of International Relations will assist you to understand and address the worlds most pressing challenges: war and peace; social and economic justice; poverty; development; and environmental sustainability. Study relations among states and between states and non-state actors, including the history, current nature, and possible evolution of the international system.



Bring together political, economic, social, security and cultural dimensions in the study of international affairs.



Why study with us?

At Sydney you can study both the discipline of international relations while also selecting an area of specialisation based upon your interests and professional goals.



This degree provides sound, structured training in international relations. Through our Centre for International Security Studies, we provide a depth and breadth of study unparalleled in Australia.



Our Department of Government and International Relations is an associate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. The program will allow you to minor in the following areas:

− Economics

− Political Economy

− Peace and Conflict Studies

− Sociology, Social Policy and Development

− International Law