Postgraduate Courses
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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

Last reviewed: 18 April, 2013