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: 166-301 Political Analysis: Ideas and Strategies Semester 2 12.50 Maximum of one first-year subject: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-101 Australian Politics Semester 1 12.50 166-103 International Politics Semester 1 12.50 166-107 Media, Politics and Society 1 12.500 166-108 Introduction to Political Ideas Semester 2 12.50 166-111 Australian Society 2 12.500 Six elective second/third year subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-004 Change & Conflict in Australian Society 2 12.500 166-012 Australian Political Economy Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-014 Asia Pacific International Politics Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-016 American Politics and Society 1 12.500 166-018 Chinese Politics and Society 1 12.500 166-020 Contemporary Political Theory Semester 1 12.50 166-021 International Relations and its Others 2 12.500 166-022 Public Policy Making Semester 2 12.50 166-024 International Gender Politics 2 12.500 166-030 Transitions in Central & Eastern EuropeNot offered in 2008 Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-032 Sexual Politics Semester 1 12.50 166-033 European Integration: Politics of the EU Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-035 Australian Foreign Relations 1 12.500 166-081 Quantitative Social Research 2 12.500 166-086 Qualitative Research StrategiesNot offered in 2008 Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-090 Love, Family and Sexuality 2 12.500 166-210 Political Communication Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-212 Global Environmental Politics 2 12.500 166-214 US Scandals from Watergate 2 12.500 166-216 Terrorism: Shifting Paradigms Semester 2 12.50 166-219 Democracy, Terrorism and Violence 1 12.500 166-230 On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies 1 12.500 166-205 Europe: Identities and Citizenship Not offered in 2008 12.50 166-301 Political Analysis: Ideas and Strategies Semester 2 12.50 166-302 Global Politics: Key Questions 2 12.500
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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