Security and Development in South Asia (POLS90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
Overview
| Availability | February - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 in conjunction with the University of Delhi 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
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- 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
- Understand and participate as an individual in collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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 over 7 to 10 days 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: presentation by cross-university group plus Q&A session, at end module, assessed by module tutors
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance 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 |
| 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
- February - Off Campus
Coordinator Pradeep Taneja Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 25 hours, comprising seminars, smaller group workshops, and excursions, delivered as an overseas intensive subject over the period of one week (Off Campus) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 February 2025 to 8 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 3 February 2025 Census date 14 February 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 February 2025 Assessment period ends 16 March 2025 February contact information
Dr Pradeep Taneja ptaneja@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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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: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Off-campus study
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Relations Course Master of Global Media Communication - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025