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International Relations - POLSBS5225

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts&Social Science
 
  
   
 
Program: 5225 - Arts
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Specialisation)
 
  

Plan Outline

The Graduate Diploma in International Relations (program 5225, plan code POLSBS5225) is a comprehensive introduction to the study of contemporary global politics. It provides an understanding of key theoretical and practical issues in the changing global order. International Relations is a distinct academic discipline but it has an interdisciplinary approach with its subject matter drawn from politics, history, law and economics.

Plan Structure

Applicants are encouraged to enrol in a Masters program and to use the Graduate Diploma as an exit point only for those who for various reasons are unable to complete the Masters program. In order to obtain a Graduate Diploma in International Relations students must complete 32 units of credit made up as follows:

8 units of credit obtained from POLS5120 and 8 units of credit obtained from either POLS5122 or POLS5125 and 16 units of credit obtained from two of the International Relations electives.

Compulsory Courses
and either
or

Elective Courses
Not all of these may be offered in any one year and new or alternative courses may be offered - consult the Co-ordinator.

Prerequisites

The normal requirement for admission to the International Relations program is an undergraduate degree in the social sciences or humanities, with performance at Credit level or better. Relevant work experience may be taken into account in cases where academic qualifications fall short of these requirements.

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