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

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.

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.

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

Compulsory Subject

1 compulsory subject (12.5 points)

Thesis Subject

Thesis subject (50 points)

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

Elective Subjects

37.5 points