Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations–PGDipIR 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGDipIR degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree or a Graduate Diploma in International Relations or a relevant area; with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or relevant area of study; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

2. The course of study for the PGDipIR shall consist of:

(a) INTP 586

(b) 60 points from INTP 400–489

(c) 30 points from INTP 400–488, POLS 400–488, STRA 515, STRA 530–539.

3. With permission of the head of school, a candidate may replace up to 30 points of the requirements for (c) with postgraduate courses taken at this university.

4. A candidate who has been awarded the PGDipIR shall abandon that qualification upon being awarded the MIR.