Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics)

Course 095-IP (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 Postgraduate Diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain advanced knowledge of International Politics and engage in a critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a BA (Honours) in International Politics. Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Ralph Pettman School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology Email: rpettman@unimelb.edu.au
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Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points) two compulsory subjects (37.5 points) two elective subjects (25 points) Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:	Thesis subject: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-519 International Politics Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 37.50 Compulsory subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-401 International Politics Semester 2 25 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar Semester 1 12.50 Elective subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-407 Contemporary Political and Social Theory Semester 1 12.50 166-416 Justice, Democracy and Difference Semester 1 12.50 166-418 Corruption in Today's World Semester 1 12.50 166-421 Politics 4A Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-422 Politics 4B Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-444 The Emerging World (Dis)Order Semester 1 12.50 166-497 A Postcolonial International Relations? Semester 2 12.50 166-498 Women in Global Politics Semester 1 12.50 166-499 Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is: an undergraduate degree with a major in international politics or cognate discipline and a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the major OR a Graduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics) with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) over the course OR a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (International Politics)
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.politics.unimelb.edu.au

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