Graduate Diploma in Arts (Political Science)

Course 069-PS (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre
Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395
Fax: +61 3 9347 0424
Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in political science. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma.

Course coordinator:
Prof. Robyn Eckersley
School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology
Email: r.eckersley@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • demonstrate a knowledge of several significant areas in the study of political science;
  • understand the main theories and concepts relating to these areas of study;
  • understand the major political processes, institutions, issues, ideas and other phenomena involved in specific areas of political science;
  • appreciate the significance of these ideas and issues in the context of political science as a discipline;
  • develop skills of analysis in relation to specific areas of political science.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time
  • Maximum of one first year subject
  • Minimum of seven second/third year subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: One compulsory subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Maximum of one first-year subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

Six elective second/third year subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/pscs/

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