International Relations - IRELC14044
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Social Sciences
Contact: School of Social Sciences
Program: 4044 - Social Work (Honours)/SR&P
Award(s):
Bachelor of Social Research and Policy (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
A contemporary, dynamic, discipline, International Relations is the study of politics at the international, cross-national, transnational, regional, and global, levels. Although a relatively modern discipline, it is one of increasing relevance in the contemporary world because of the processes of globalisation. We are constantly reminded of the impact of international relations on everyday lives, such as climate change, agricultural trade, terrorism and refugees. International Relations is therefore at the cutting edge of current concerns. The solutions to many national problems are now intricately linked with regional and international treaties and conventions and so it is crucial to understand how states and non-state actors interact on the world stage.
A major stream in International Relations will equip you with an advanced understanding of contemporary international issues and an in-depth knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual debates. International Relations has links with other disciplines, such as Politics, Development Studies, International History, Economics, and Law. UNSW has research strengths in several sub-disciplines of International Relations, including International Political Economy, International Security, and the Politics of International Law. A major stream in International Relations pairs well with a minor stream in Politics, Development Studies, or Sociology & Anthropology.
A contemporary, dynamic, discipline, International Relations is the study of politics at the international, cross-national, transnational, regional, and global, levels. Although a relatively modern discipline, it is one of increasing relevance in the contemporary world because of the processes of globalisation. We are constantly reminded of the impact of international relations on everyday lives, such as climate change, agricultural trade, terrorism and refugees. International Relations is therefore at the cutting edge of current concerns. The solutions to many national problems are now intricately linked with regional and international treaties and conventions and so it is crucial to understand how states and non-state actors interact on the world stage.
A major stream in International Relations will equip you with an advanced understanding of contemporary international issues and an in-depth knowledge of relevant theoretical and conceptual debates. International Relations has links with other disciplines, such as Politics, Development Studies, International History, Economics, and Law. UNSW has research strengths in several sub-disciplines of International Relations, including International Political Economy, International Security, and the Politics of International Law. A major stream in International Relations pairs well with a minor stream in Politics, Development Studies, or Sociology & Anthropology.
Learning Outcomes for International Relations
Upon successful completion of an International Relations stream, you will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the historical evolution of both world politics and the study of world politics;
- exercise critical judgement in identifying significant events and actors in world politics and their impact or influence on political systems;
- provide a coherent account of key concepts and terms used within the discipline of International Relations;
- analyse world events from a range of theoretical perspectives and explain the strengths and weakness of these perspectives; and
- produce scholarly contributions to contemporary debates about both the discipline of International Relations and the practices of global politics, showing expertise in one or more sub-fields of International Relations scholarship.
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major in International Relations, you must complete 60 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 including a 6 UOC core course and 24 UOC at Level 3 including a 6 UOC core course.
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1810 Intro to IR (6 UOC)
- ARTS1811 Contemporary Issues in IR (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core course:
And EITHER 18 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2216 Politics and Security in Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2811 International Law (6 UOC)
- ARTS2812 Politics of Intl Organisation (6 UOC)
- ARTS2813 International Security (6 UOC)
- ARTS2815 International Relations SEAsia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2816 Global Political Economy (6 UOC)
or 12 UOC from the above AND 6 UOC from the following:
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core course:
- ARTS3810 IR: Theory and Practice (6 UOC)
And 18 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3783 Great and Emerging Powers (6 UOC)
- ARTS3812 Theorising IPE (6 UOC)
- ARTS3814 Australian Foreign Policy (6 UOC)
- ARTS3816 US, China and Intl Law (6 UOC)
- ARTS3817 The Middle East (6 UOC)
- ARTS3819 Emerging Security Challenges (6 UOC)
- ARTS3847 International Relations of Europe (6 UOC)
