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Master of International Studies
Testamur Title: | Master of International Studies |
Abbreviation: | MIntlSt |
UOW Course Code: | 1592 |
CRICOS Code: | 064299B |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | 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) |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Campus: | University of Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course description
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 MIS prepares graduates for careers in international organisations or internationally-focused careers in the private and public sectors, or in non-governmental organisations.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
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 |
Politics of International Relations | 8 | Autumn | |
Transforming Asia: Trends, Issues and Problems | 8 | Spring | |
International Economic Relations | 8 | Spring | |
Social Changes and Development | 8 | Autumn | |
And 16 credit points from: | |||
International Law and Diplomacy | 8 | Spring | |
Politics in the South Pacific | 8 | N/O 2014 | |
Diplomatic History | 8 | N/O 2014 | |
Principles of Social Impact Assessment | 8 | N/O 2014 | |
Globalisation and Citizenship | 8 | Autumn | |
Labour and Migration | 8 | Spring | |
Comparative Public Policy | 8 | Autumn | |
Advanced Topics in International Studies | 8 | Autumn/Spring | |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au