This masters course enables graduates to acquire (at an advanced level) the theoretical, historical and practical knowledge and skills relevant to the analysis of contemporary international relations and is particularly oriented toward understanding developments, outlooks, relationships and possibilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The course develops students ‘capacities to collect and interpret information, to analyse arguments, policies and developments, and to construct cogent verbal and written arguments on international relations subjects. It also gives students an appreciation of the ways in which knowledge of international relations is utilized, including in professional employment.