Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
46,350
(c. USD26,861.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Leveraging UC's academic excellence in teaching and research, students can earn a master's-level capstone degree in the sought-after field of international relations and diplomacy. This program provides an interdisciplinary curriculum with a professional focus through innovative coursework. Studies commence in February (Semester 1), typically as a one-year full-time commitment, though part-time study options extendable to three years are available with approval.
The MIRAD program is ideally suited for those pursuing careers in foreign service or international policy coordination.
Although Manat≈´ Aorere Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade doesn't mandate specific academic backgrounds, holding a postgraduate qualification in analytical disciplines like law, political science, international relations, economics, or science can benefit applicants.
Upon completion, UC graduates will possess: in-depth understanding of contemporary international relations research
expertise in current diplomatic practices and related professional fields
skills to analyze both theoretical and practical challenges in global affairs
demonstrated research capabilities (including question formulation, data gathering and interpretation, case study evaluation, and hypothesis verification), developed through collaboration with senior academics and policy leaders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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
other approved qualifications of an equivalent standard.
IELTS: 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
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
other approved qualifications of an equivalent standard.
IELTS: 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
Tuition
NZD
46,350