International Policymaking in Practice (POLS90034)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Dr Daniel McCarthy: daniel.mccarthy@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Justin Alger: justin.alger@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Dr Charlotte Setijadi: c.setijadi@unimelb.edu.au
Professor Maria Rost Rublee: maria.rublee@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students work in teams to transfer their knowledge of global politics gained in the Master's degree to practical, real world problems in international relations. Using the research and critical thinking skills they have developed, students will identify pressing political issues, analyse their key drivers, and develop a research, policy, or campaign project to address them. Students will, in turn, develop a deeper understanding of political interests and identities in global politics, with emphasis on the fundamental role of power . Students will gain experience in project design and teamwork and will develop professional writing and oral presentation skills relevant to communicating project goals and outcomes to different stakeholders. Where possible, relevant stakeholders will be invited to discuss project outcomes with students.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who completed this subject should be able to:
- Identify and explain complex problems in international relations through careful identification of key structures, institutions, and actors
- Identify and discuss theoretical and empirical knowledge relevant to the causes of specific complex global and political issues
- Create and communicate a substantial research project, policy report, political campaign prospectus, or similar policy document through comprehensive oral presentations and written reports.
Generic skills
Students who completed this subject should be able to:
- Present leadership skills
- Apply critical analysis and creative thinking
- Implement project management techniques
- Collaborate effectively in teamwork and professional networking situations
- Conduct research, writing, and communication skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-IR Master of International Relations
Students should complete this subject in the final 50 points of study.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ASIA90012
ASIA90013
HIST90034
HIST90035
POLS40013
POLS90054
POLS90055
POLS90009
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
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project Proposal (Group)
| Week 1 | 20% |
Project Brief (Individual)
| Week 5 | 20% |
Project Report (Group)
| Week 12 | 60% |
Oral Presentation (15 minutes)
| During the examination period | 0% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinators Daniel McCarthy and Justin Alger Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 48 hours: 32 hours intensive teaching over 4 days 8 hours semester-consultation meetings with staff and groups to guide project development 8 hours for final hurdle requirement/oral presentations Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 February 2025 to 30 May 2025 Last self-enrol date 7 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Dr Daniel McCarthy: daniel.mccarthy@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Justin Alger: justin.alger@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinators Charlotte Setijadi and Maria Rost Rublee Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 48 hours: 32 hours intensive teaching over 4 days 8 hours semester-consultation meetings with staff and groups to guide project development 8 hours for final hurdle requirement/oral presentations Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 21 July 2025 to 24 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 1 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Dr Charlotte Setijadi: c.setijadi@unimelb.edu.au
Professor Maria Rost Rublee: maria.rublee@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025