Diploma in Arts (International Studies)

Course 319-IS (2009)

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Year and Campus: 2009
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate

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Course Overview: International studies at the University of Melbourne explores issues relating to the shifting dynamics of global politics. International studies investigates the major political, economic, social, cultural and sacral issues that dominate the international agenda.

Students undertaking a major in international studies, or the concurrent diploma, will examine how world affairs work at global, regional and national levels. They will gain theoretical expertise, empirical knowledge, and practical and professional skills. The will be able to focus on a wide range of topics, including traditional and critical forms of international relations theorizing, diplomacy, security, the advent of new forms of war, the future of conflict and cooperation, regionalism, the European Union, Asian Pacific affairs, human rights, global social movements, globalization, global environmental politics, international gender politics, terrorism, post-colonialism, global media, and the foreign policies of countries like America, China, Japan and Australia.

Graduates from this program will be attractive to prospective employees in the public and private sectors including international inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Students who complete a major in international studies or the Diploma in Arts (International Studies) will also have a range of exciting higher degree options enabling them to further their knowledge and qualifications. The Master of International Politics and the Master of International Studies are two such options.

Objectives: Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Course Structure & Available Subjects: The Diploma in Arts (International Studies) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate 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 subjects (166-103 Global Politics), at least four subjects (50 points) of subjects from the core list below, and subjects from the core and optional lists to total 100 points.
Subject Options:

First year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.500

Core subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50

Optional subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Semester 1
12.500
Not offered in 2009
12.500
Entry Requirements: The Diploma in Arts (International Studies) 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: Arts offers many opportunities for further study. A postgraduate diploma, leading on to a masters degree or PhD, can add vocational and/or research skills to your undergraduate arts degree and increase your employment options. Arts graduates also use postgraduate study to explore in greater depth and detail subjects they found interesting during their undergraduate study or to study a completely new field of knowledge.
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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