Master of International Politics

Course 927AB (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Ralph Pettman
School of Social and Political Sciences
Email: rpettman@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts & Music Student Centre

Course Overview: NOTE: This course is in phase-out mode and is no longer accepting applications for admission.

Current students needing assistance with course planning for completion of the course requirements should contact the Arts & Music Student Centre.

The Master of International Politics (by Coursework or Coursework and Minor Thesis) provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, usually to graduates working in the field, but may also be taken for general interest.

Objectives:

Students who complete this degree will:

  • have an advanced understanding of the major debates in both comparative politics and international relations;
  • have developed a specialised knowledge in one or more areas of either comparative politics or international relations;
  • have gained an awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within their chosen sub-discipline of political science.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

200-point program:

First 100 points:

  • compulsory subjects (25 points)
  • elective subjects (75 points)

Second 100 points:

  • compulsory subjects (25 points) and

Option 1

  • elective subjects (75 points)

or

Option 2

  • elective subjects (37.5 points)
  • thesis (37.5 points)

150 point program:

  • compulsory subjects from the first 100 points of the 200 point program (25 points)
  • two elective subjects from the list for the first 100 points of the 200 point program (25 points)

Final 100 points: Refer to the second 100 points of the 200 point program.

100 point program:

Refer to the second 100 points of the 200 point program

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Subject Options:

First 100 points

Compulsory subject

one compulsory subject (25 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
or (for students that have not completed 166-401 International Politics) two compulsory subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective subjects

75 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Note: Students may enrol in up to 25 points of language study in place of electives as approved by the course coordinator. Language study must be taken within the first 50 points of the 150-point program and within the first 100 points of the 200 point program. All students must complete at least 100 points at level five.

Second 100 points

Compulsory subjects

two compulsory subjects (25 points)
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective subjects

six elective subjects (75 points) chosen from the list above

or

three elective subjects (37.5 points) chosen from the list above and 166-519 International Politics Thesis

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75
*Note: Written permission is required from the MIP Coordinator prior to enrolment in the thesis. To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis students must have completed at least 37.5 points within the program with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a written proposal of 300 words for approval by the MIP Coordinator.
Entry Requirements: NOTE: This course is in phase-out mode and is no longer accepting applications for admission.

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

For the 200 point program (two years full-time or four years part-time)

  • An undergraduate degree in any field with a grade average of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent
For the 150 point program (one-and-a-half years full-time or three years part-time)
  • An undergraduate degree with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) and at least one year of documented relevant professional work experience, or equivalent
For the 100 point program (one year full-time or two years part-time)
  • A four-year honours degree or postgraduate diploma with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) with a research component or equivalent or
  • An undergraduate degree with a grade average of H2B (70%) and at least 2 years of documented relevant professional experience, 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.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Further Study: Students who complete the minor thesis option may be eligible to enter the PhD.
Graduate Attributes:

Students who complete the masters should:

  • have an advanced knowledge of the major debates in international politics;
  • have a specialized knowledge of one or more disciplinary issue-areas;
  • have produced academic work based on original research that reveals an awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within the chosen disciplinary issue-area.
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/

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