Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations

Course code: 1400 + Course abbreviation: PGradDipIntRel + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course will enable students to further their knowledge and understanding of international relations by engaging with literatures and taking part in seminar work at postgraduate level.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points, consisting of four units chosen from the list below, which must include at least two core units (marked *). Candidates who wish to be eligible to apply for subsequent admission to the Master of Arts by research with studies in international relations must include PLM4060.

PLM4060 Research project (politics) (9000 words)
PLM4310 Wars of recognition: terrorism and political violence*
PLM4340 Fringe politics and extremist violence: an introduction to terrorism
PLM4430 Political Islam
PLM4440 Global soul: consumers, citizens and rebels*
PLM4480 Culture, norms and ideas in international politics*
PLM4600 Strategic studies: a critical introduction*

Exit points

There are no alternative exit points from this course.

Articulation

Students who complete the course with a grade of credit average or above are eligible to apply for entry into the Master of International Relations.

Course coordinator

Dr Shahram Akbarzadeh

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