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Master of International Studies Advanced

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Testamur Title of Degree:

 Master of International Studies Advanced

Abbreviation:

 MIntStAdv

UOW Course Code:

 456

CRICOS Code:

 086354G

Total Credit Points:

 96

Duration:

 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus ( Face-to-face) and some Distance (online)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Additional Information:

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Overview

The Master of International Studies Advanced is an interdisciplinary coursework degree grounded in critical social and political theory but with content inspired by current global challenges and professional concerns. It reflects the growing realisation that understanding and addressing complex global challenges requires an approach that goes beyond traditional academic disciplinary boundaries. 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.


In this advanced two year full time (or equivalent part-time) degree students will benefits from a combination of knowledge from a range of higher level coursework subjects, training in research methods and completion of an individual research project or thesis. This will give MIS Advanced graduates key skills to start a career in the public sector, in internationally-focused private sectors organisation, non-governmental organisations and, of course, in international organisations. It is also designed for people wanting extra skills to enable them to take the next step in their career or change careers.
 

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of International Studies Advanced will be able to:

  1. Evaluate and communicate the main debates in international studies and related fields.
  2. Analyse social and cultural change in international and regional contexts demonstrating a critical understanding of contemporary globalisation and development issues.
  3. Apply key theories of international studies to contemporary interactions in the corporate, government and non-profit sector.
  4. Independently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or price of scholarship that demonstrates advanced understanding and critical analysis of the area of study.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree of Master of International Studies Advanced course code 456, a student must complete a total of at least 96 credit points including 18 credit points of core subjects plus either MIST993, MIST994 or MIST955 and 60 - 72 credit points of electives from schedules 1 and 2 below.

NOTES:

  • students can only elect a maximum of five (5) subjects from Schedule 2 
  • * International students cannot complete more than one subject marked with an asterisk per semester as these subjects are offered online.
Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Core
MIST941Politics of International Relations6Autumn
MIST948Social Change and Development6Autumn
MIST949Research Methods and Design**6Autumn, Spring
Plus one of the following:
MIST993Research Project in International Studies**6Autumn, Spring
MIST994Extended Research Project in International Studies**12Autumn, Spring
MIST995Thesis in International Studies**18Autumn, Spring
Electives Schedule 1
MIST800Global Issues: Concepts and Challenges6Not available 2016
MIST801The UN, Global Governance and Diplomacy6Not available 2016
MIST940International Law and Diplomacy6Spring
MIST942The Asian Century: Issues and Challenges6Spring
MIST943Globalisation and Citizenship6Autumn
MIST944International Economic Relations6Spring
MIST946Global Labour Migration6Spring
MIST947Comparative Public Policy6Autumn
MIST950Internship in International Studies6Autumn, Spring
A maximum of FIVE subjects can be selected from Electives Schedule 2 below
MIST945Global Technology and Cultural Transformation6Not available 2016
MIST951Politics in the USA6Spring
MIST952Conflict, Peace and Security6Spring
MIST953Collective Action and Social Movements6Not available 2016
MIST954Cultures in Dispossession6Autumn
CMP 902*Law of the Sea8Online once per year. Session TBA
CMP 908*Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region8Not Offered 2016. From 2017 online once per year Session TBA
ACCY801Accounting and Financial Management6Trimester 1,2, and 3
MGNT803Organisational Behaviour and Management6Trimester 1,2 and 3
OPS 935Project Management6Trimester 1,2 and 3
MGNT910Strategic Management6Trimester 3
MGNT978Cross Cultural Management6Trimester 2 and 3

**MIST949 Research Methods and Design should be studied at the same time as the thesis subject MIST993, MIST994 or MIST995.

 

Credit Arrangements

Further credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

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Last reviewed: 31 March, 2016