Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

The course introduces students to the academic study of international politics; individual units deal with a range of topics, including global security, economics and ethics.

Students successfully completing this course should have:

• an understanding of selected aspects of the academic field
• a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
• advanced reading, communication and analytical skills relevant to the field of study.

This course consists of two level four 12-point units, including one core and one elective unit. Note not all units will be offered every year.

Core units

Students choose a minimum of one 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
• PLM4290 China: The quest for modernisation
• PLM4340 Fringe politics and extremist violence: An introduction to terrorism
• PLM4420 Islam and modernity
• PLM4460 Conflict resolution and Islam in the Middle East
• PLM4930 Southeast Asian politics
• or one of the core units not already completed

Students who complete the graduate certificate with a minimum credit average, may apply to transfer to course 1400 Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations.

Graduate Certificate in International Relations