3093 - Master of International Relations
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MIntRel |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 045940F |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Minimum grade for completion | To graduate with the Masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. |
| Course coordinator | Dr Andrew Butfoy |
Description
The course explores the nature of the international political system and some of the key issues in contemporary international relations. Individual units deal with a range of topics including international security, regional politics, and theory.
Objectives
Students successfully completing this course will have:
- a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- advanced analytical skills
- a grasp of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research project in one of the disciplines represented in the program.
Structure
Students complete two core units (24 points) and two elective units at level-four (24 points), plus 24 points at level five. Units are worth 12 points unless otherwise indicated.
Requirements
Level four
Core units
Students must complete a minimum of two of the following core units:
- PLM4030 Ethics in world politics
- PLM4065 Advanced seminar in international political economy
- PLM4310 Wars of recognition: Terrorism and political violence
- PLM4440 Global soul
- PLM4600 Strategic studies
Electives
- PLM4100 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and intelligence
- PLM4210 Leaders, politics and publics
- PLM4290 China: The quest for modernisation
- PLM4340 Fringe politics and extremist violence: An introduction to terrorism
- PLM4420 Islam and modernity
- PLM4430 Political Islam
- PLM4460 Conflict resolution and Islam in the Middle East
- PLM4490 Islam in Turkey and Indonesia
- PLM4750 Special reading course
- PLM4930 Southeast Asian politics
- any of the above core units, if not completed
Level five
- PLM5000 Research dissertation (18,000 words, 24 pts)
- PLM5620 Research project (9000 words) plus any one of the above listed level four units, if not already picked, taken at level five
- any two of the above listed level four units, if not already picked, taken at level five
* Part-time students should seek advice about selection of units from the course coordinator.
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in this course to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- 48 points may apply to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations.
Students will also exit the masters with the appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.
Award(s) received on completion
Master of International Relations
13 October 2017 23 July 2024