Diploma in Arts (Political Science)

Course 319-PS (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Undergraduate

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Course Overview:	The political science program at the University of Melbourne is a large and diverse teaching program offering subjects in theoretical and applied areas of inquiry. It offers a range of popular internship schemes in the Victorian Parliament and public, community and private sector agencies. The political science program concentrates on providing practical experience and teaching the range of skills and theoretical approaches adopted in political analysis. Heightened personal awareness, self-confidence and a firm grasp of specific knowledge are some of the principal benefits available to students of politics. The School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology has a strong research profile and students will work with nationally and internationally recognised teaching staff. Students have the opportunity to spend semesters at European, American and Asian universities and are provided with an articulated structure of higher degree study options to further their interests and knowledge in the discipline. A variety of career pathways are available to students of political science that draw on the analytical and research knowledge gained in this area of study. The study of political science helps in gaining an understanding of the major social and political issues that dominate the local and international agenda. Political science is the study of how individuals and groups exercise or resist forces of power and influence. It deals with phenomena ranging from the construction of political self-identity and political allegiance to how local, national and international communities deal with cooperation, conflict and dissent.
Objectives:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The Diploma in Arts (Political Science) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree. Students must complete 12.5 points of first-year political science subjects and 87.5 points of second/third-year political science subjects. Alternatively, students who have completed appropriate background studies at first year may complete 100 points of second/third-year political science subjects.
Subject Options:	First year subjects 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 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 12.500 166-302 Global Politics: Key Questions 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 12.500 166-083 Sociology of Youth & Youth Policy Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-086 Qualitative Research StrategiesNot offered in 2008 Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-090 Love, Family and Sexuality 2 12.500 166-205 Europe: Identities and Citizenship Not offered in 2008 12.50 166-210 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 Third-year subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-013 Parliamentary Internship Semester 1, Semester 2 25 166-039 Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students) Semester 1, Semester 2 25 166-043 Public Affairs Internship Semester 1, Semester 2 25 166-044 Parliamentary Internship (Int.Students) Semester 1, Semester 2 25 166-301 Political Analysis: Ideas and Strategies Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	The Diploma in Arts (Political Science) is only available to students who are enrolled in a non-Melbourne Model degree course at the University of Melbourne. Students need to be able to fit a three-year sequence of study alongside their degree to be eligible for the Diploma in Arts.
Core Participation Requirements:	The Diploma in Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the Handbook's subject description. However, the University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability.
Further Study:	Graduate studies in political science at the University of Melbourne is well established with over 100 postgraduate students pursuing PhDs, MAs, postgraduate diplomas and graduate diplomas. The School also offers three coursework masters programs: Master of Public Policy and Management, Master of Social Policy, and Master of International Politics. Further enquiries about postgraduate courses should be directed to the School of Political Science. Criminology and Sociology.
Graduate Attributes:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Generic Skills:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA

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