Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 13-week supervised study per semester
Course context
Graduate Certificate in International Relations; Graduate Diploma in International Relations; Master of Arts (International Relations)
Topic description
The student will undertake studies in the field of international relations as specified by an academic supervisor, which may include attendance at such lectures, seminars and/or tutorials as required by the supervisor. The equivalent of approximately 4,500 words of written work, on a subject or subjects approved by the supervisor, will need to be submitted for assessment.
Educational aims
The topic aims to:
- provide an opportunity for graduate diploma students to engage in supervised academic and professional analysis of issues and problems in international relations
- inform students about the state of the academic literature and political practice with respect to a select range of issues
- encourage advanced-level verbal discussion and academic argument
- further develop students' skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:
- engage in advanced-level academic and professional analysis of issues and problems in international relations
- be informed about the state of the academic literature and political practice with respect to a select range of issues
- demonstrate research skills in an area of academic study
- apply effective and independent study skills
- apply developed skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
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