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U21 Advanced International Study (POLS90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject involves a study of an approved topic in global public policy and international relations. Details of the program being offered will be available from the School. Students who complete this subject successfully should have demonstrated a specialist understanding of the topic, contributed effectively to the work of the seminar, shown a capacity for an advanced level of analysis and familiarised themselves with the latest directions of research into that particular topic.
This subject will be offered by selected Universitas 21 partners in conjunction with the University of Melbourne and will be taught as an intensive in Australia and/or overseas.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject:
- The student will have acquired additional information, methodology or skills directly relevant to their program of study.
Generic skills
- The student will acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
- Have increased levels of cross-cultural awareness.
- Develop a broad understanding of issues of key concern to the international community
- The capacity to understand and participate as an individual in collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-IR Master of International Relations
- 097AB Master of Development Studies
- MC-GMCOM Master of Global Media Communication
- 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject please visit https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience#about for further information.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of an undergraduate degree
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
The subject is taught for one week at Delhi University, Delhi, India, during the Summer Term (November-February). Further information: https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10428
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual learning log: diary (paper, blog, video or combination) recording learning arising from participation in the module, to be delivered within 3 weeks of module completion
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Assignment: paper providing comparative analysis of one area of public policy relevant to the module, to be delivered within 6 weeks of module completion
| 6 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Group report (pass/fail): presentation by cross-university group plus Q&A session, at end module, assessed pass/fail by module tutors
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note:
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject, which is taught at Delhi University, Delhi, India, during one week in the Summer Term (November-February). Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience#about for more information.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Please note: An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/overseas-experience#about for further information.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023