Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Political Science)

Course 377-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 postgraduate certificate provides an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study and may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma. Course coordinator: Dr. Michael Crozier School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology Email: mcrozier@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:	Student who complete the postgraduate certificate should: demonstrate a general understanding of political science in the contemporary world; demonstrate a general understanding of key concepts and issues involved in political science; conduct applied study of political issues and demonstrate general skills of political analysis and critique.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	50 points of subjects chosen from the list of electives below. Total 50 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:	Elective subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-407 Contemporary Political and Social Theory Semester 1 12.50 166-411 Australian Politics:Democracy & Justice Semester 2 12.50 166-413 Communication and Governance Semester 1 12.50 166-416 Justice, Democracy and Difference Semester 1 12.50 166-418 Corruption in Today's World Semester 1 12.50 166-420 Multiple Modernities Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-421 Politics 4A Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-422 Politics 4B Not offered in 2008 12.500 166-442 Rights and Public Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-444 The Emerging World (Dis)Order Semester 1 12.50 166-511 US Foreign Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-531 Comparative Social Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-541 Aspects of Post-Communism Semester 2 12.50 166-544 The EU and Globalisation Semester 2 12.50 166-547 Politics and Business in post-Mao China Semester 2 12.50 166-548 International Political Economy 2 12.500 166-497 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 12.50 166-551 Governance & International Institutions Semester 2 12.50 110-553 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is: an undergraduate degree with a major in political science or cognate discipline and a grade average equivalent to an H2B (70%) at the University of Melbourne in the major or a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Political Science) with a grade average equivalent to an H2B (70%) at the University of Melbourne.
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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