Master of Arts (International Studies)(Adv. Seminars and Shorter Thesis)

Course 102-IO (2009)

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Year and Campus: 2009
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Coordinator

Professor Kate Darian-Smith
School of Historical Studies
Email: k.darian-smith@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts & Music Student Centre
Email: arts-research@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:

The MA (ASST) in International Studies aims to equip graduates with the skills to analyse and assess theoretical and thematic approaches to International Studies in relation to issues of governance and conflict; globalization, migration and media; regional imperatives and priorities; and cultures and societies. It also equips graduates with relevant skills in the conduct of an independent research project through the completion of a 20,000 to 22,000-word Shorter Thesis.
Objectives: Students will be equipped to:
  • Understand the roles of international organisations and institutions, and their inter-action with national and regional institutions, cultures and societies;
  • Critically appreciate how the processes of key concepts, including internationalism, globalisation and transnationalism, have shaped the contemporary world;
  • Understand the theory and method of comparative and cross-disciplinary approaches to a range of issues in international studies;
  • Understand, through detailed examination of selective case studies, how key concepts and approaches in international studies may be applied to processes, 'problems' and cultures.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Shorter Thesis of 20,000 - 22,000 words and one core theoretical subject and one elective.

Total points per year 100 - subjects are worth 12.5 points each unless otherwise noted.
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Thesis Subject

75 points in the first year of enrolment and 50 points in the second year.

Supervision of the Shorter Thesis can be drawn from across the Faculty and is not necessarily limited to the Australian Centre.

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Not offered in 2009
12.500
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Semester 2
12.500
Not offered in 2009
12.500
Semester 1
12.500
Semester 2
12.500
Entry Requirements: A four-year BA (Honours) degree with a research component or equivalent in the appropriate area of study or closely related area. The grade for the honours thesis component must be at least equivalent to an H2A (75%) at The University of Melbourne and the overall honours result must be at least equivalent to an H2B (70%).

Applicants must include with their application a 2,000 to 2,500 word thesis proposal and a writing sample (this may be an essay from your previous degree, a chapter from your Honours or Masters thesis or a published article). The primary basis for selection is academic merit, however, consideration will also be given to the quality of the thesis proposal, research potential, and the availability of an appropriate supervisor. Academic references may be required to asses the applicant's eligibility.
Core Participation Requirements: -
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Links to further information: http://www.historical-studies.unimelb.edu.au/

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