Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

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.

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
• advanced skills relating to the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

This course consists of two core units and two elective units. Units are worth 12 points each. Not all units will be offered every year.

Core units

Students complete minimum of two of:

• APG4323 Ethics in world politics
• APG4324 Advanced seminar in international political economy
• APG4327 Wars of recognition: Terrorism and political violence
• APG4330 Global soul
• APG4332 Strategic studies

Elective units

• APG4329 Political Islam
• APG4337 Conflict resolution and Islam in the Middle East
• APG4334 Southeast Asian politics
• APG4666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and intelligence
• APG4667 Fringe politics and extremist violence: An introduction to terrorism
• any of the core units not already completed

Students who complete this course with a grade of credit average or above are eligible to apply for entry into course 3093 Master of International Relations.

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a related graduate certificate.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations