Modern History, Politics and International Relations - Distance Programs

The Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations is a research-focussed department with a reputation for teaching excellence.

The Department currently offers the following postgraduate programs via distance mode:

- Master of Arts (specialising in Modern History)  

- Master of Arts (specialising in History)

- Master of Politics and Public Policy

- Master of International Relations  

Notes :

 Available at Postgraduate Certificate level.

 Available at Postgraduate Diploma level.

Program Description

The History programs are research-led and sustained by the diversity of strengths and interests amongst staff in the discipline. Students will be exposed to cutting edge research across a variety of fields of historical enquiry, developing a sophisticated understanding of the past and having the opportuinity to pursue their own professional and research interest.

The Master of Politics and International Policy is designed to develop an understanding of structure and process of policy formulation and implementation, using both Australian and international material. The program is appropriate for those seeking a future as practitioners in public, voluntary or political work and may also be useful for those intending further study and research in political science.

The International Relations programs are designed to develop an understanding of the institutions and the political, social, economic and legal processes of the international system. There is an emphasis on the competing explanations of how these processes and institutions operate.

Resources and Support for Distance Students

There is a high level of support for distance students. Academic staff are available by email, fax and telephone.

The Department’s Student Services staff are devoted to dealing with administrative and practical need of distance students, and students have access to a wide range of resources.

Graduating students are welcome to attend their graduation ceremony in Sydney. For students who cannot attend, degrees are conferred at the ceremony in absentia, degrees and transcripts are then sent to students by registered mail.

Useful websites

General information about the Departmenet of modern History, Politics and International Relations www.mhps.mq.edu.au
Send enquiries to: iso@mq.edu.au
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