Macquarie has always considered our students to be co-creators in their learning. One of the most exciting developments in our new curriculum is around your ability to study two degrees at once.

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

• Master of International Relations: Through engagement with innovative approaches and thinking, this course will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments, and will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism,the NGO sector, international business or academia.
• Master of International Trade and Commerce Law: In this course, you'll extend your knowledge of the legal, governance and policy issues relevant to international and domestic trade and commerce so that you develop a broad and well-rounded understanding of the area, as well as skills to advance your career.

Key Features

• Double degrees fast-track your study – you usually complete double degrees one or even two years faster than you would undertaking both degrees on their own. This not only saves you time but money as well.
• You'll learn from experts in the fields of Asian, European, American, African, Australian and Middle Eastern studies.
• You'll develop an understanding of the specialised context to which law and legal principles apply in the area of international trade and commerce from interdisciplinary, international and comparative perspectives.
• You may be eligible to undertake an internship in an approved institution. You'll undertake a research component under specialised individual supervision.
• Opportunities will also be available for you to carry out independent research and self-directed learning so that you develop new and creative ideas and solutions to contemporary problems in the areas of international trade and commercial law.

• AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
• Meet two of the following three criteria:
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

• Where specified for entry to this course, the following are considered related disciplines of prior study, relevant areas of work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning:

• Retated disciplines for prior qualifications: Law, International Business, Anthropology, Economics, International Relations
• Relevant prior work experience, professional certification, or other recognised learning: no