Master of International Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of International Studies |
Abbreviation: | MIntSt |
UOW Course Code: | 450 |
Total Credit Points: | 80 |
Duration: | 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | PG Spring, PG Summer, PG Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | UOW Dubai |
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Overview
Using an interdisciplinary approach based on the research tools and methods of the social sciences, the program draws on perspectives from international relations and politics, international political economy, history and cultural studies to introduce students to some theoretical approaches to understanding current world affairs, debates about globalisation, economic development and social change.
Through core and elective subjects, this program examines the complex relationships between states and societies, nations and economies, individuals and communities across areas such as international law, political economy, labour and migration, culture, media, environment, and security.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of International Studies will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the main debates in International Studies and related fields .
- Analyse social and cultural change in international and regional contexts demonstrating a critical understanding of contemporary globalization and development issues.
- Apply key theories of international studies to contemporary interactions in the corporate, government and non-profit sector .
- Independently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates advanced understanding and critical analysis of the area of study.
Course Structure
MIST students will study five core subjects, three electives and produce a thesis, which is equivalent to two subjects. Students may take a maximum of two subjects per semester.
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | |
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Core Subjects | |||
MIST902 | Politics of International Relations in the Middle East | 8 | |
MIST906 | Transforming MENA | 8 | |
MIST908 | Globalisation and Citizenship | 8 | |
MIST920 | Social Change and Development | 8 | |
MIST926 | Research Methods and Design | 8 | |
Capstone Subjects | |||
Choose ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
MIST999 | Advanced Topics in International Studies | 8 | |
MIST990 | Thesis in International Studies | 16 | |
Elective Subjects | |||
If MIST999 is chosen, complete FOUR electives from the list below. | |||
If MIST990 is chosen, complete THREE electives from the list below. | |||
MIST900 | International Law and Diplomacy | 8 | |
MIST910 | International Economic Relations | 8 | |
MIST913 | Labour and Migration | 8 | |
MIST930 | Internship in International Studies | 8 | |
MIST997 | Advanced Topics in International Studies - Environment | 8 | |
MIST998 | Adv Topics in International Studies - Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 8 | |
MGMT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | |
TBS 923 | Contemporary Issues in International Business | 6 |
Variation in Course Structure
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Politics of International Relations and the Middle East | Core | 8 | N/A | 0 | |
Transforming MENA | Core | 8 | N/A | 0 | |
Globalisation and Citizenship | Core | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Social Change and Development | Core | 8 | Core | 8 | |
Research Methods and Design | Core | 8 | Core | 8 | |
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Thesis in International Studies | Core | 16 | Core | 16 | |
Electives from Schedules 1 & 2 | Elective | 24 | Elective | 32 | |
Total Credit Points |
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Advanced Topics in International Studies | Core | 8 | Core | 8 | |
Electives from Schedules 1 & 2 | Elective | 32 | Elective | 40 | |
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Electives- Schedule 1 |
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International Law and Diplomacy | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Transforming Asia: Trends, Issues and Problems | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
International Economic Relations | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Labour and Migration | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Comparative Public Policy | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Internship in International Studies | Elective | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Electives - Schedule 2 |
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Politics in the USA | N/A | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Conflict, Peace and Security | N/A | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
New Social Movements | N/A | 8 | Elective | 8 | |
Cultures in Dispossession | N/A | 8 | Elective | 8 |