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PD-ARTS Politics and International Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in this area of specialisation should:

  • complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
  • obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in political science at masters or PhD level;
  • develop a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions;
  • develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in political science.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis (50 points)
  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
POLS40020 Politics & International Studies Thesis No longer available

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT50002 Indigenous Peoples in Global Context
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS40001 Contemporary Political and Social Theory No longer available
POLS40002 Australian Politics:Democracy & Justice No longer available
POLS40004 Justice, Democracy and Difference No longer available
POLS40014 A Postcolonial International Relations? No longer available
POLS40015 Women in Global Politics No longer available
POLS40016 Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? No longer available
POLS40019
POLS90024 Approaches to Comparative Politics Not available in 2018 12.5
POLS90031 Special Topics A International Relations
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020