Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Politics and International Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !GDA-ARTS-SPC+1025 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Dr Laura Rosewarne

Contact

Email: lrose@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) allows you to undertake a minor research subject and coursework subjects in a specialist field of study at an advanced level. This course is equivalent to an Arts Honours program if the thesis component is taken. It serves as prerequisite entry to a Masters by Research or PhD for those who have not completed a four-year Arts (Honours) degree in the relevant area.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should:

  • complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
  • obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in political science at masters or PhD level;
  • develop a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions; and
  • develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in political science.
Structure & Available Subjects:

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

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:

  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • thesis (50 points)
  • elective subjects (37.5 points)


Total 100 points

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1 compulsory subject (12.5 points)

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Thesis subject (50 points)

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

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Elective Subjects

37.5 points

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Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

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