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Master of International Studies Advanced
Testamur Title: |
Master of International Studies Advanced |
Abbreviation: |
MIntlStAdv |
My University: |
Asia Pacific Studies, Global Development and the Environment, International Communication, Peace and Security Studies, Economics, International Business |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-Face) and thesis or internship |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1591 |
CRICOS Code: |
064300C |
Overview
The Master of International Studies (Advanced) 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 and globalisation.
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.
The Advanced degree includes either a supervised research thesis or an internship. The thesis will qualify students for further research at postgraduate level. The internship provides graduates with professional experience in the field of international studies. Supervision of the research thesis and placement for the internship will be negotiated with the program coordinator.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of International Studies Advanced, students must have completed the coursework program of the Master of International Studies.
To enrol into the Research or Internship subjects, students will require a WAM of 70% plus two Distinctions across six subjects required for the Master of International Studies (Coursework).
Course Requirements
Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below plus either the research thesis or the internship. Neither the thesis nor the internship can be undertaken before the 48 credit point coursework component of the course has been completed.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Points |
Session |
Core Subjects | |||
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 |
AND |
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MIST991 |
Thesis in International Studies |
24 |
Autumn/Spring |
OR |
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MIST992 |
Internship in International Studies |
24 |
Autumn/Spring |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: fac-arts@uow.edu.au