UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION BROCHURE 2017

MASTER OF ARTS (INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS)
BACHELOR OF ARTS/MASTER OF ARTS
(INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS)
Year
2017 course information
Year
2017 course information
Campus
Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Campus
Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud (online)
Yes
Cloud (online)
Yes
Duration
1-2 years full-time or part-time equivalent depending on your entry point
Duration
4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code
A723
Deakin course code
D305
Course overview
Option 1
Course overview
Get high-level skills in theoretical and empirical analysis
to interpret global issues.
This course is ideal if you work in public service, the
private sector or for a small business, as you’ll learn how
international forces shape your environment.
You’ll develop skills in policy analysis, get a systematic
understanding of the threats to peace and security, and
global forces shaping political, social and economic life.
The Master of Arts (International Relations) aims to
produce graduates who are able to demonstrate highlevel
skills of theoretical and empirical analysis and
interpret global issues and events. This course will give
you a substantial understanding of the complexities of
contemporary international relations.
You’ll examine key contemporary issues and
developments around the world, particularly in the
Asia Pacific region. The program also offers optional
postgraduate internships, giving you the opportunity to
get experience overseas.
Course rules
To be awarded a Master of Arts (International Relations)
a student must successfully complete 16 credit points
comprising:
• 6 core units
• 10 credit points of study combining research
and elective units in one of the following
configurations:
• 6 credit points of research project units (AIX706;
AIX707 or AIX708; AIX702 (2cps); AIX703 (2cps))
• 4 credit points of electives chosen from the
specialisations or general electives
Option 2
• 4 credit points of research units (AIX704; AIX705;
AIX706; AIX707 or AIX708)
• 6 credit points of electives chosen from the
specialisations or general electives
Option 3
• 2 credit point of research units (AIX701 and
AIX706)
• 8 credit points of electives chosen from the
specialisations or general electives
Visit the following web page for more information about
the course rules and structure: http://www.deakin.edu.
au/course/master-arts-international-relations
The Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts (International
Relations) aims to produce graduates who are able to
demonstrate high level skills of theoretical and empirical
analysis and interpretation of global issues and events.
In addition, the course will give students a substantial
understanding of the complexities of contemporary
international relations.
Our course is unique, providing students with the
knowledge to examine key contemporary issues in a
global context. Students gain skills in policy analysis
and develop a systematic understanding of the threats
to peace and security, and the global forces shaping
political, social and economic life.
The program also offers study abroad and internship
programs, giving students the opportunity to gain
international and professional experience.
Visit the following web page for more information about
the course rules and structure: http://www.deakin.
edu.au/course/bachelor-arts-master-arts-internationalrelations
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