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Politics and International Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2021
Politics and International Studies
Overview
Please be advised that the Politics and International Studies Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) allows you to undertake a minor research subject and coursework subjects in a specialist field of study at an advanced level. This course is equivalent to an Arts Honours program if the thesis component is taken. It serves as prerequisite entry to a Masters by Research or PhD for those who have not completed a four-year Arts (Honours) degree in the relevant area.
Please note:
- Students must enrol in the thesis POLS40021 Politics & International Thesis Part 1 and POLS40022 Politics & International Thesis Part 2 over two consecutive semesters
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) 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; and
- develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in political science.
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- thesis (50 points)
Total 100 points
Please be advised that the Politics and International Studies Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.
Please note: Students must enrol in the thesis POLS40021 Politics & International Thesis Part 1 and POLS40022 Politics & International Thesis Part 2 over two consecutive semesters
Subject Options
Compulsory Subjects
50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (Online) |
12.5 |
POLS40024 | Key Debates in Political Science 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
POLS40025 | Key Debates in Political Science 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS40023 | Communicating Social Science Research | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Thesis Subject
50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
POLS40021 | Politics & International Thesis Part 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
25 |
POLS40022 | Politics & International Thesis Part 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ssps
Last updated: 3 May 2024