Year
2015
Units
9
Contact
1 x 13-week supervised study per semester
Assumed knowledge
Significant undergraduate background in International Relations or cognate fields.
Course context
Graduate Certificate in International Relations; Graduate Diploma in International Relations; Master of Arts (International Relations)
Topic description
Preparation by students of a critical bibliographical essay on a contemporary controversy in international relations, or a critical general survey of the recent literature in one field of international relations, or a research paper on an important substantive issue, as approved by the immediate supervisor of the paper and the Director of Studies.
Educational aims
To provide students in the Graduate Diploma (International Relations) with the opportunity to produce one longer and more demanding piece of written work than is available within the confines of the 4.5 unit topic structure.
Expected learning outcomes
- have an advanced understanding of the key theoretical concepts, major historical themes and significant current issues within International Relations;
- critically read, analyse and utilise the academic and professional literature in International Relations;
- further develop their skills in academic research and academic writing
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2015 are no longer published.
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