PD-ARTS Politics and International Studies

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma 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;
• develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in political science.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

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

Total 100 points

Thesis Subject

50 points

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Elective Subjects

37.5 points