International Relations - IRELC23558
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: School of Social Sciences
Program: 3558 - Commerce (International)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (International Studies) (Minor)
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Stream Outline
This stream structure is for the following students:
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
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 minor stream in International Relations will equip you with a basic understanding of contemporary international issues and an overview 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 minor stream in International Relations pairs well with a major stream in Politics, Development Studies, or Sociology & Anthropology.
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
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 minor stream in International Relations will equip you with a basic understanding of contemporary international issues and an overview 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 minor stream in International Relations pairs well with a major stream in Politics, Development Studies, or Sociology & Anthropology.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Explain key concepts and theoretical perspectives in the discipline of International Relations
- Explain the historical evolution of both world politics and the study of world politics
- Identify the effects of significant political events and actors in world politics
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a minor in International Relations, you must complete 24 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, 6 UOC at Level 2 and 6 UOC at Level 3.
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1810 Intro to IR (6 UOC)
- ARTS1811 Issues in Gov and Global Pols (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2216 Politics & Security East Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2811 International Law (6 UOC)
- ARTS2812 Politics of Intl Organisation (6 UOC)
- ARTS2813 International Security (6 UOC)
- ARTS2814 Concepts and Debates in IR (6 UOC)
- ARTS2815 International Relations SEAsia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2816 Global Political Economy (6 UOC)
- ARTS2817 Diplomacy and Statecraft (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 6 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)
