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Master of International Studies
Testamur Title: |
Master of International Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MIntlSt |
My University: |
Asia Pacific Studies, Australian Studies, Comparative Indigenous Studies; Culture and Identities, English Literatures, English Language & Linguistics, Ethics, French, Gender Studies, Global Development and the Environment, History, Human Security, Indonesian, International Communication, International Relations, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Peace and Security Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Postcolonial, Resource & Environmental, Science & Technology, Sociology, Spanish, Transcultural Communication |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
University of Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1592 |
CRICOS Code: |
064299B |
Overview
The Master of International Studies is an interdisciplinary coursework degree grounded in theoretical and professional perspectives. The course seeks to explain, debate, critically analyse and apply key concepts and ideas in international studies to give its graduates a strong understanding of the dynamics of internationalisation, globalisation, development and social change.
The course suits both recent graduates looking to give themselves an advantage in this competitive job market and those with more established careers looking to expand their opportunities and knowledge or to change career directions. Participants have the chance to study with people from a wide range of backgrounds from Australia and around the globe. The course prepares graduates for careers in international organisations or internationally-focused careers in the private and public sector or in non-governmental organisations.
Entry Requirements
Students will normally have an undergraduate degree with a major in the social sciences or cognate areas of study.
Course Requirements
Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
MIST901 |
Politics of International Relations |
8 |
Autumn |
MIST905 |
Transforming Asia: Trends, Issues and Problems |
8 |
Spring |
MIST910 |
International Economic Relations |
8 |
Spring |
MIST920 |
Social Change and Development |
8 |
Autumn |
And 16 credit points from: | |||
MIST900 |
International Law and Diplomacy |
8 |
Spring |
MIST903 |
Politics in the South Pacific |
8 |
Autumn |
MIST904 |
Diplomatic History |
8 |
N/O 2013 |
MIST907 |
Principles of Social Impact Assessment |
8 |
N/O 2013 |
MIST908 |
Globalisation and Citizenship |
8 |
Autumn |
MIST913 |
Labour and Migration |
8 |
N/O 2013 |
MIST914 |
Comparative Public Policy |
8 |
Spring |
MIST999 |
Advanced Topics in International Studies |
8 |
Autumn/Spring |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email fac-arts@uow.edu.au