Master of International Studies

The structure and content of the MIS reflects current and cutting-edge theoretical and thematic approaches to International Studies. Graduates of the Master of International Studies should be equipped 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.

• understand the roles of international organizations 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.

Duration: 2 year full-time / up to 4 years part-time

First 100 points:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• up to six elective subjects at 400 level - to total 75 points

or

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• thesis subject (25 points)
• up to four elective subject at 400 level to total 50 points

Second 100 points:

• elective subjects at 500 level (100 points)

Total 200 points - subjects are 12.5 points unless otherwise specified

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 year full-time / up to 3 years part-time

First 50 points:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• up to two elective subjects at 400 level - to total 25 points

OR (for students who have completed the core subjects)

• elective subjects to total 50 points

Second 100 points:

• elective subjects at 500 level - to total 100 points

OR

• thesis subject (25 points)
• electives at 500 level - to total 75 points

Total 150 points - subjects are 12.5 points unless otherwise specified

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• up to six elective subjects at 500 level - to total 75 points

OR

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• thesis subject (25 points)
• up to four elective subjects at 500 level - to total 50 points

OR (for students who have completed the compulsory subjects)

• elective subjects at 500 level to total 100 points

OR

• thesis subject (25 points)
• electives at 500 level - to total 75 points

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points unless otherwise specified

Compulsory Subjects

Thesis subject

Elective subjects (400 Level)

Note:Students may enrol in up to 25 points of language study in place of electives as approved by the course co-ordinator (usually taken as 400 level electives in the first 100 points of a 200 point program).

Elective Subjects (500 Level)

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria –

For the 200 point program
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with policy studies with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, or equivalent.

For the 150 point program
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and at least one year of full time documented relevant work experience, or equivalent.

For the 100 point program
• an honours degree in a cognate discipline with at least a H2B (70%), or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and at least two years of full time documented relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
• a Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies with a grade average of at least a H2B (70%), or equivalent.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Documented evidence of relevant professional experience:
Applicants seeking admission into 100 and 150 point programs must provide the following documentation in support of their application for the recognition of prior professional experience:

• brief curriculum vitae, detailing work experience;
• contact details of two referees ;
• a covering letter outlining the applicants professional background and how this prepares them to successfully undertake the program.

In some cases, an interview and/or two reference letters from employers/managers detailing the period of employment and areas of responsibility, and/or evidence of written work or reports undertaken during the period of employment may be requested.

Admission process

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

Students who complete this course with the thesis option may be eligible for admission to:-